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
Faith in the fruit of my labour – and confidence to continue
I have been vacillating between two courses of action regarding my future of late. One would be the wide, more trodden path; the other a bit of a long shot – the riskier option of sticking my neck out and…
My writing journey – despite a confidence deficit
Kimberley, the city of my birth has always been dry, dusty and flat. Known for its man-made hole and arid landscape, it once mirrored any writing aspirations and confidence in my ability I might have been harbouring. Inherently shy, this…
Workplace confidence busters in your 40s
Are you in your 40s, doubting yourself on the job, feeling cranky and generally like you are on a never-ending rollercoaster? To boot, you can’t be too bothered about the work that doesn’t interest you as much any more and…
Confidence upended by a gift bag
A while ago, I decided to embellish a plain gift bag to really show my appreciation to a friend who was celebrating a personal milestone. Unfortunately, despite high hopes for its aesthetics, the end result was a disappointment, nearly succeeding…