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
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