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
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…
Fabulous style in our 40s
“Elegance is not being noticed; it’s about being remembered.”Giorgio Armani Giorgio Armani famously said, “Elegance is not being noticed; it’s about being remembered.” Such is the dramatic impact art, fashion and dressing can have on an individual. Indelible impressions imprinted…