Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.” Marie Curie
For me, somehow, this has been the holy grail of my life. I was always in hot pursuit of this elusive quality and, unsurprisingly, have never quite been able to grasp hold of it completely.
I would love to share the journey en route to confidence later on in life, why I believe I lacked it and how I tackle it today. Join me as I take you along for the ride. Boundaries are such an important aspect to it as well as self-awareness and assertiveness.
Confidence
Authenticity, professionalism and hope in a curated world
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Authentic epiphany watching the trailer for “With love, Meghan”
New Year’s Day marked Meghan Markle’s triumphant return to social media after a considerable hiatus. Her Instagram post showed her breezing into 2025 – hair billowing in the wind, her petite frame ensconced in a lightweight, flowy ensemble. It seemed…
Staying the course of your true north
YouTube love story Turns out, YouTube is a Valentine’s Day baby. Founded 19 years ago in 2005, it has certainly transformed the content-creation landscape. Its advent heralded a time when authentic storytelling through the lens of a camera became more…
Hope, despite a turbulent start to 2024
Whatever I may have been expecting from 2024, it was not reading about the earthquake of magnitude 7.6 that struck Noto Peninsula of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, first thing in the new year. Neither was I prepared for a call from…