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🔹  Confidence Foundations

Your confidence is built from the inside out. These articles strengthen the core beliefs, habits, and mindset shifts that help you develop absolute confidence, the kind of confidence that transforms your life!

  • How to Build Self-Confidence as a Woman

  • 11 Tips for Building Self-Confidence

  • 11 Habits of a Confident Woman

  • Confidence Is Beautiful

  • Confidence: The Root of All Happiness

  • Procrastination: The Enemy of Confidence

  • 7 Steps to Stop Being Hard on Yourself

  • How to Overcome Self-Doubt in 7 Steps

  • How to Express Yourself Confidently in 7 Steps

  • Asking For What You Want — 3 Tips

  • 5 Reasons Why Confident People Have More Fun

  • 5 Myths or Reasons Why People Don’t Have Absolute Confidence

🔹  How to Build Self-Confidence as a Woman in 7 Steps

Do you want to feel more grounded, self-assured and unshakeable in your own skin? You’re not alone. Women are often taught to shrink themselves, soften their opinions and “be nice” instead of being powerful. But real confidence isn’t about being loud or perfect — it’s about trusting who you are, standing strong in what you believe and having your own back every single day.

Confidence isn’t something you magically wake up with one morning. It’s something you build, strengthen and practice. And the moment you start owning your worth instead of questioning it, everything begins to shift. You speak clearer. You stand taller. You stop apologizing for existing. And people respond to you in a completely different way.

Learn the following 7 empowering confidence-building strategies every woman can use to speak up, stand tall and show up as her strongest, most grounded self.

Let’s break down how to build the kind of self-confidence that feels authentic, powerful and deeply rooted, confidence that supports you everywhere you go.

 

1. Own Your Worth Without Waiting for Permission

Confidence begins with the internal decision to believe that you are worthy simply because you exist. Not because you achieved something. Not because someone praised you. Not because you “earned it.” Your worth is inherent. When you finally stop questioning it, you liberate yourself.

 

2. Strengthen Your Self-Talk

Your inner dialogue shapes everything. Replace the constant self-doubt with truthful, empowering statements. Talk to yourself the way you would talk to someone you love. Confidence grows in environments where kindness exists, especially the kindness you give yourself.

3. Honour Your Needs and Boundaries

Saying no isn’t selfish — it’s self-respect. Every time you honour your boundaries, you reinforce your value. Confident women don’t abandon themselves to please others. They protect their time, energy and emotional well-being.

4. Do the Things That Scare You (In Small Steps)

Confidence grows through action. You don’t become confident and then take the step, you take the step and then your confidence rises. Start small, build momentum and let consistent courage shape who you’re becoming.

5. Surround Yourself With Expansive People

Your environment influences your confidence more than you think. Spend time with people who celebrate your growth, encourage your voice and remind you of your power. Confidence thrives where support and inspiration live.

6. Celebrate Your Wins (Big AND Small)

Confident women track their progress. Celebrate the small victories, because those are the ones building your resilience and self-belief. Confidence isn’t all-or-nothing — it’s built through thousands of little moments where you chose to trust yourself.

7. Walk Into Every Room Like You Belong (Because You Do)

Your body language is a megaphone. Ground your feet, soften your shoulders, lift your posture, breathe deeply and own the space you’re in. When you carry yourself with confidence, people automatically treat you differently.

If you're ready to strengthen your confidence, trust your voice and step into a more powerful version of yourself, reach out HERE and book your complimentary Discovery Call —let’s get you moving forward with clarity, courage and confidence!

 

🔹  11 Tips for Building Self-Confidence

Boost your self-confidence with these 11 proven strategies designed to build your self-trust, courage and inner strength!

#1 – Spend time with confident people — or hire a Confidence Coach

Surround yourself every day with people whose confidence you admire. Their strength, attitude, and energy are contagious. When you’re around people who lift you up, your confidence grows faster and more naturally.
A confidence coach or mentor helps you make empowered decisions, stay accountable, and uncover strengths you didn’t even know you had. Remember: the quality of your relationships directly impacts your happiness.

 

#2 – Get to know your authentic self

Self-awareness is the foundation of confidence. Truly knowing yourself means understanding your values, beliefs, skills, talents, gifts, passions, goals — and yes, your challenges too.
Most people don’t know themselves deeply enough to reach their potential or create a fulfilling life. The more self-aware you become, the more easily you can accept yourself, adjust what needs improving, and make aligned decisions.

Ask yourself:

  1. Who am I?

  2. What matters most to me?

  3. What can I do confidently right now?

  4. What areas do I want to grow in?

 

#3 – Remember your past achievements

Think back to times you achieved something meaningful — a goal you hit, a challenge you overcame, a promotion, a new friendship, a moment you were proud of yourself.
Revisiting these wins reminds you that you can succeed and that you’re more capable than you think.

 

#4 – Be open to positive change

Set realistic, meaningful goals that move you toward the life you want.
If you’re surrounded by negative thoughts, patterns, or people who drain your energy, it’s time for a reset. Clear out the mental clutter. Create a list of what you want less of — and what you want more of. Add timelines to keep yourself accountable.
And remember: most of your current beliefs (and many of the people in your life) are there because you once allowed them in. You can change that at any time. When you shift how you feel about yourself, you radiate happiness, clarity, and confidence.

 

#5 – Visualize the confident version of you

To achieve anything, you must first believe it’s possible.
Picture yourself doing the things you want to be confident in — vividly, in full color, like watching a movie of your future self. The clearer the image, the stronger the belief.
If fear or doubt interrupts, gently refocus on the empowering vision that makes you feel energized and fulfilled.

 

#6 – Make a confidence list

Write down five reasons you want to be more confident. Rank them from most to least important.
Maybe you want to feel more comfortable meeting new people, grow your career, speak up at work, or live a more joyful, fulfilled life.
Seeing your reasons in writing strengthens your commitment.

 

#7 – Commit fully

If you want to improve your confidence, decide that today is the day — and don’t look back. Say yes to new opportunities. Go to that event you normally avoid. Put yourself out there. Let people see who you truly are.
You might even make new friends along the way.
If taking a course or working with a confidence coach feels right, go for it. You’ll never regret discovering your inner strength.

 

#8 – Be authentic

Warmth, honesty, and genuine interest in others are essential components of confidence.
If you try to be someone you’re not, people sense it — and it creates disconnect. Authenticity attracts connection, trust, and meaningful relationships.

 

#9 – Keep learning and expanding your comfort zone

Confidence grows through action. Try new activities, meet new people, say yes a little more often.
Your happiness is deeply connected to the quality of your relationships, so put yourself in places where you can connect. Smile at someone. Say hello. Start a conversation.
You never know who you’ll meet or what opportunity you’ll open.

 

#10 – Do something today that scares you

Growth lives outside your comfort zone.
Every time you choose courage over fear, you build confidence. Fear steals joy, fulfillment, and opportunity — unless you confront it.
Be aware of your old habits, and consciously choose to stretch yourself. Every small risk you take gives you a massive boost.

 

#11 – Never give up

No one is confident 100% of the time. Even the strongest people experience doubt.
The goal is to keep striving to become the most confident version of yourself — the one who feels good about who you are and the life you’re creating.
When you feel down or frustrated, choose something positive and uplifting: go outside, move your body, listen to your favourite music, revisit photos from your adventures, or read stories of people you’ve inspired.
 

🔹  11 Habits of a Confident Woman

Confidence changes everything.
It affects how you show up, how people respond to you, and how you experience the world. Confident people naturally lift the energy of a room. They stand tall, smile easily, and connect effortlessly. You’ve seen that woman, the one who walks in and everyone notices. She seems magnetic. People gravitate toward her. She starts conversations easily. She looks comfortable in her own skin.

She isn’t lucky. She’s confident. And her confidence isn’t luck, it’s intentional.

Confident women move through the world differently. They communicate clearly, carry themselves with strength, and leave an impression the moment they walk into a room.

Here are 11 powerful habits that will help you show up that way:

 

Habit #1: Use Positive Affirmations

Your brain believes repetition. Use affirmations to steer your thoughts into a more empowering direction. Choose statements that feel strong, clear, and purposeful.

 

Habit #2: Remember People’s Names

When you remember someone’s name, you make them feel valued and important. It instantly strengthens connection and makes you memorable.

 

Habit #3: Take More Risks

Nothing grows inside your comfort zone.
Confidence expands every time you do something you were once afraid of. Take the class. Go to the event. Try the thing. Say yes to new experiences.

 

Habit #4: Ask “So what?”

This is one of my favourite confidence hacks.
Whenever fear holds you back, challenge it:

“What if I do it wrong?”
So what?

“What if people judge me?”
So what?

“What if I look awkward?”
So what?

You take back your power when you stop giving fear so much authority.

 

Habit #5: Make a Great Entrance

Your entrance sets the tone.
Before you walk in:

  • deep breath

  • shoulders back

  • head up

  • smile

Walk in as if you belong there, because you do!

 

Habit #6: Be Grateful

Gratitude instantly increases confidence by shifting your focus from what’s missing to what’s working. Confident women appreciate the good in their lives and themselves.

 

Habit #7: Talk to Strangers

Introduce yourself. Compliment someone. Ask a question. Social confidence grows through practice, not perfection.

 

Habit #8: Dress in a Way That Reflects How You Feel

Wear clothes that make you feel bold, powerful, expressive, colourful, or unique, whatever matches YOUR identity. Style is an extension of confidence.

 

Habit #9: Make Eye Contact

It shows strength and presence.
Don’t stare at the ground or hide behind your phone. Lift your eyes and connect.

 

Habit #10: Work the Room

Act more like the host than a guest.
Say hello to people. Introduce yourself. Initiate conversations. Confidence grows through interaction, not isolation.

 

Habit #11: Take Action Every Day

A day started in chaos usually spirals.
Confident women start their day prepared, present, and proactive. Don’t wait to “feel ready.” Take action and let confidence catch up.

 

Confidence is a skill. Not a personality trait. Not luck. A skill.

And you can develop it, one habit, one moment, one small action at a time.

🔹  Confidence Is Beautiful

A confident woman radiates strength, passion, and conviction. She isn’t afraid to be herself. She knows who she is, inside and out, and she trusts herself fully. She understands that her beauty comes from within, not from whatever the media happens to be promoting. She doesn’t need to look perfect to feel confident.

But what is your definition of beauty? Is it one you shaped for yourself, or one that society and the media influenced without you even realizing it?

When I began modelling at fifteen, I defined beauty through other people’s approval. If I booked a lot of work, I assumed I must be beautiful. If I didn’t, I thought something was wrong with me. My confidence and self-esteem depended on whether strangers said yes or no to me. It was a dangerous and destructive mindset because instead of appreciating and embracing who I truly was, I placed my worth entirely in the hands of others.

I also measured beauty by association. I worked with incredibly beautiful, recognizable models who were paid a lot of money. Because I spent time in their world, I believed I must be beautiful too. And of course, I linked beauty to success. The more shows I walked, the more ads I appeared in, the more people recognized me, the more I convinced myself that I had value. But here is the truth.
Although I loved fashion, new trends, and all the excitement around it, I wasn’t passionate about being a model. Many girls in the industry were not the kind of people I wanted deep friendships with. My mom always told me, “Show me who your friends are, and I’ll show you who you are,” and I have never forgotten that.

During those years, my life revolved around my appearance: my height, my weight, my skin, my hair, my clothing, and whether I was “beautiful enough” to book the next job. No one cared if I had a brain, and having an opinion was definitely not appreciated.

I clearly remember the last audition I ever went to. At almost six feet tall and 128 pounds, healthy, athletic, and strong, I was told I needed to lose weight and get rid of my muscle. I loved running and being active, yet I still wasn’t enough. Too athletic. Too muscular. Not thin enough to be considered “successful.”

In the United States:

  • The beauty and cosmetic industry is massive
    • On average, a woman spends approximately $3,750 per year on beauty products and services
    • The U.S. plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures market is projected to generate around $27 billion in revenue by 2025
    • The market for weight-loss and diet aid products (including supplements, meal replacements, and diet programs) is estimated at US $30–50 billion annually in 2025

 

In Canada:

• The market for weight-loss supplements alone was approximately US $2.6 billion in 2024
• This market is projected to grow significantly in the coming years

 

These numbers show how much pressure we are under when it comes to our appearance. Vanity isn’t beautiful. Insecurity isn’t beautiful. Insecurity makes it difficult to show up fully in relationships. When a woman is insecure, she relies heavily on others to validate her and make her feel good.

You need to feel good about yourself first.
You need to know yourself first.
You need to love yourself first, long before you expect someone else to understand you.

I learned at a young age that how you feel about yourself, and how you carry yourself, matters much more than how you look. Confidence and self-esteem are far more attractive than external perfection.

It is also important to remember that external beauty has an expiration date. By the time we're 65, we will all look incredibly similar. What lasts is your character, your confidence, and the light you carry on the inside.

The most beautiful people I know are beautiful from within. They love themselves and the world around them. They know who they are and what matters to them. Absolute confidence grows from the inside out, and that inner glow is the most beautiful thing of all!

 

🔹  Confidence: The Root of All Happiness

People often ask me, “Why are you so happy all the time?”
My answer is always the same: because I love my life, and I’m confident in who I am and what I bring to the world.

Happiness and confidence are inseparable.
Real happiness isn’t a momentary high from buying something new, getting attention, or having a good day. True happiness is deeper. It’s a steady sense of peace, fulfillment, and inner stability — the kind where your smile reaches your eyes.

Confidence is the foundation beneath all of that.

When you know who you are, what you value, what you deserve, and what your purpose is, life moves differently. You make choices with clarity. You trust yourself. You take action. You feel grounded. You recover faster when challenges hit.

 

Things don’t make you happy...YOU do!

If I asked you to write down what would make you happier, most people write:

  • more money

  • more time

  • a partner

  • a child

  • a better job

  • better health

  • a vacation

  • a nicer home

  • more confidence

 

Those things might feel great in the moment, but they’re not the source of happiness.
YOU are the source. Your mindset. Your self-worth. Your inner stability. Your alignment with your authentic self.

When you’re confident, everything on that list becomes easier to achieve. Confidence drives action. Action changes your life.

Confidence helps you:

  • pursue goals

  • make decisions

  • set boundaries

  • speak up

  • take risks

  • trust yourself

  • attract healthier relationships

  • live with purpose

If you want a better life, more joy, more freedom, more love, more success —confidence is the doorway to all of it.

Confidence is powerful because it rewires how you see yourself. When you believe in your abilities, you stop waiting for permission and start creating opportunities. You stop settling. You stop shrinking. You stop hiding. You start becoming the woman you’ve always known you could be.

Confidence isn’t optional. It’s essential for your happiness, your goals, your health, and your future.

 

🔹  Procrastination: The Enemy of Confidence

Confidence grows through action. Every time you avoid something, you weaken that muscle.

Everyone procrastinates at some point. But when procrastination becomes a habit, it quietly destroys your confidence and motivation.

 

Procrastination tricks you into thinking you’re “just delaying,” but what actually happens is much deeper:

• It drains your energy.
• It increases stress.
• It kills momentum.
• It makes simple tasks feel overwhelming.
• It leads to guilt, shame, and self-judgment.
• It convinces you that you’re incapable, which is a lie.

Not doing something doesn’t just make you unproductive.
It makes you doubt yourself.

Procrastination doesn’t mean you’re lazy or incapable. It means your confidence needs building. You can learn to turn avoidance into small, consistent action, and your self-trust will grow every day.

Procrastination is more than a bad habit. It slowly chips away at your confidence, steals your momentum, and convinces you that you’re not the kind of person who follows through. Everyone procrastinates sometimes, but when it becomes a pattern, it turns into self-sabotage.

Procrastination often disguises itself as perfectionism, fear, overwhelm, or “waiting for the right time.” Underneath all of that is usually one thing: a lack of belief in your ability to succeed at the task.

When we avoid tasks, our brain temporarily rewards us with relief. But that relief is short-lived. What follows is stress, guilt, rushing, frustration, and disappointment. That cycle trains your brain to expect failure and reinforces the belief that you can’t rely on yourself.

The longer something is avoided, the bigger and scarier it feels — and that’s why procrastination can damage confidence more than almost anything else.

 

Why It Hurts Confidence

  • You start doubting your abilities

  • You lose trust in yourself

  • You feel out of control

  • You miss opportunities

  • You reinforce negative self-talk

  • You interpret avoidance as incompetence

Why Procrastination is So Dangerous

Your brain believes your behaviour.
When you avoid tasks, your mind starts saying:

“I can’t.”
“I’m not good enough.”
“I never follow through.”
“I’m a failure.”

These thoughts become your identity if you repeat them long enough.

Procrastination also pushes your goals farther and farther away. You miss opportunities. You lose time. You lose confidence.

3 Tips to Break Procrastination and Build Momentum

1. Become aware of your excuses

Every excuse has a pattern. Once you learn to recognize it, you can interrupt it.
When you feel yourself delaying, ask:
“What story am I telling myself right now to avoid this?”
Awareness gives you control.

 

2. Shrink the task

Big tasks create big fear, which leads to avoidance. Break the task down until it’s small enough that you can start in under two minutes.
A tiny action is still action — and action creates momentum.
Momentum builds confidence.
Confidence kills procrastination.

 

3. Watch your self-talk

Listen for phrases like “I should,” “I’ll try,” or “later.” These often translate into “I don’t believe I can do this.”
Replace them with:
“I will,” “I’m starting now,” or “One small step.”
Swap “I don’t know where to start” for “I’ll start with one simple step.”
Your words shape your behaviour. Choose ones that move you forward.

 

🔹  7 Steps to Stop Being Hard on Yourself

In our busy and often stressful lives, it is very easy to slip into harsh, negative self-talk. If your inner voice is mean, critical, or constantly putting you down, it is time to become aware of that and stop being so hard on yourself.

We push ourselves to be better partners, better parents, better business owners, better employees, better friends. We rarely give ourselves credit for how much we are already doing. Instead, we beat ourselves up for every mistake, every delay, every imperfect moment, as if perfection is the only acceptable standard.

Most of us would never speak to a friend the way we speak to ourselves.

Think about it: would you call your best friend “lazy,” “stupid,” “a failure,” or “a mess” because she forgot something, made a mistake, or needed a break? Of course not. You would be kind, supportive, and encouraging. Yet somehow, we have decided it is acceptable to be cruel to ourselves. That inner critic slowly erodes your confidence, your self-belief, and your joy. It plants seeds of fear and doubt, and if you are not careful, those seeds grow into full-blown stories like “I’m not good enough,” “I always mess things up,” or “I’ll never change.”

Step 1: Notice your inner critic

The first step is awareness. You do not have to argue with your thoughts or believe them. Just notice them.

When you catch yourself thinking something harsh, pause and say “stop” in your mind. You can even imagine a big red stop sign. You are simply interrupting an old habit. Ask yourself:
“Would I say this to someone I love?”
If the answer is no, then it does not belong in your head either.

 

Step 2: Reframe your mistakes

You will make mistakes. That is not a sign that you are broken; it is a sign that you are human.

Mistakes are where we learn the most. They show us what is not working, what needs adjusting, and what we want to do differently next time. Instead of thinking, “I failed,” try:

  • “I’m learning.”

  • “That didn’t go as planned, but now I know what to change.”

  • “This is uncomfortable, but I’m growing.”

A mistake is not proof that you are not good enough. It is proof that you are trying.

 

Step 3: Talk to yourself like you would talk to someone you love

When your inner voice turns mean, ask yourself:

“If my best friend came to me with this exact situation, what would I say to her?”

Then say that to yourself.

Maybe you would say, “You’re doing your best,” or “You had a lot on your plate,” or “It’s okay to rest,” or “This one thing does not define you.” Practice giving yourself that same compassion.

 

Step 4: Focus on what you are doing right

Your brain is wired to notice problems. You have to consciously train it to notice wins.

At the end of each day, take a minute and list three things you did well or three things you are proud of. They can be very small:

  • “I got out of bed even though I felt low.”

  • “I made a healthy choice for lunch.”

  • “I reached out to a friend instead of isolating.”

  • “I took one step toward a goal.”

What you focus on grows. If you constantly focus on what is wrong with you, you will feel worse. If you start to focus on what is strong in you, your confidence will quietly and steadily grow.

 

Step 5: Check your expectations

Sometimes the problem is not you; it is the impossible standards you are trying to meet.

Ask yourself:

  • “Am I expecting perfection from myself?”

  • “Would I expect this from anyone else?”

  • “Is this a reasonable amount for one person to handle?”

You are not a machine. You are a human being with limits, feelings, and needs. Resting is not “being lazy.” Asking for help is not “failing.” Changing your mind is not “quitting.” It is called being human.

 

Step 6: Choose better thoughts on purpose

You do not control every thought that pops into your head, but you can choose which ones you feed.

When you catch a harsh thought like “I’m useless,” try replacing it with:

  • “I’m learning.”

  • “I’m improving.”

  • “I’m allowed to be a work in progress.”

  • “I’m doing the best I can with what I have today.”

It will feel awkward at first. That is okay. New habits always feel awkward at first.

 

Step 7: Remember who you really are

You are more than your to-do list, your productivity level, or your latest mistake.

Think about the qualities that make you you: your kindness, your humour, your loyalty, your creativity, your resilience, your courage. Spend some time each day remembering and appreciating those parts of yourself.

You are not here to be perfect. You are here to grow, learn, love, and live.

When you stop being so hard on yourself, you create space for more confidence, more peace, and more genuine happiness in your life.

🔹  How to Overcome Self-Doubt in 7 Steps

Self-doubt is one of the biggest confidence-killers, and it shows up exactly when we don’t need it. You know those moments… when you’re capable, prepared, talented, and STILL questioning yourself? That quiet “What if I’m wrong…?” or “Who am I to do this?” can be paralyzing if you don’t know how to work through it.


Here’s the empowering truth: self-doubt doesn’t mean you’re not good enough, it means you’re growing. It means you care. It means you’re stepping toward something bigger than your comfort zone. And that feeling? You can learn to manage it,  master it and rise above it every time.

Let’s break down how to interrupt self-doubt and shift into grounded, authentic, absolute confidence.

 

1. Catch the Story Your Brain Is Telling You

Self-doubt is sneaky, it speaks in stories, not facts. When you hear “You can’t do this,” pause and ask, “Is this truth or fear?” You’ll be shocked at how often it’s fear.

 

2. Replace Negative Narratives With Neutral Ones

You don’t need over-the-top positivity. You just need neutrality. Try swapping “I’m terrible at this” with “I’m learning this.” That one sentence instantly changes your emotional state.

 

3. Build Evidence for Your Competence

Your brain believes what you repeat AND what you record. Start collecting proof of your wins, progress, strengths and accomplishments. Confidence grows from evidence.

 

4. Take the Smallest Action Possible

Action dissolves doubt. When you move (even one tiny step) your confidence kicks in and your self-doubt quiets down.

 

5. Anchor Into Your Strengths

You’re not starting from zero. You already have wisdom, skills and life experience that make you powerful. Own that.

 

6. Regulate Your Nervous System Before Big Moments

Self-doubt skyrockets when you're tense. Breathe deeply, drop your shoulders, ground your feet. Confidence lives in a regulated body.

 

7. Trust That You Can Handle Whatever Happens

Confidence isn’t “I know it will go perfectly.” It’s “I know I can handle it either way.” That’s emotional freedom!

If you’re tired of self-doubt holding you back from your next level of confidence and success, reach out HERE and book your complimentary Discovery Call — let’s get you moving forward with clarity, courage and momentum!

🔹  How to Express Yourself Confidently in 5 Steps

So many people stay quiet when they want to speak up — at work, in meetings, with friends, or even in relationships. They replay conversations in their mind for hours afterward, wishing they had said something different. If you freeze, stutter, blush, ramble, or default to people-pleasing, you’re not alone. Expressing yourself is a skill, and skills can be learned.

Here are simple tools to help you find your voice.

1. Start With the End in Mind

Instead of talking just to fill space, know your intention.
Ask yourself: “What do I want the outcome of this conversation to be?”
Once you know what you want, clarity, understanding, a suggestion, a boundary, your communication becomes more focused and confident.

 

2. Use Your Body Language

Expression isn’t just about words.
Your posture, facial expressions, and tone matter just as much. Practice saying the same sentence in the mirror with different emotional intentions. You’ll see how dramatically your meaning changes.

When you express yourself:

  • stand tall

  • keep your shoulders relaxed

  • maintain eye contact

  • speak slowly

Your body communicates confidence even before your words do.

 

3. Practice in Safe Spaces

You don’t become confident by avoiding communication. You become confident by practicing it. Start with people you trust. Speak up in low-stakes situations. Ask a question in a meeting. Share a small opinion. Each time you do, your confidence grows.

 

4. Stop Overthinking Every Word

You’ll never speak confidently if you’re constantly editing yourself in your head. Confidence comes from allowing yourself to speak imperfectly. You don’t need to sound polished or brilliant. You just need to express your thoughts honestly.

 

5. Accept That Discomfort Is Part of Growth

You might feel nervous. You might stumble. You might forget a word. None of that means you’re not confidentit means you’re human. The more you practice expressing yourself, the less intimidating it becomes.

Speaking confidently is not about being flawless.
It’s about trusting your voice and giving yourself permission to use it.

 

 

🔹  Asking For What You Want — 3 Tips

Most people never ask for what they want. They hint, hope, apologize, or avoid. But confident women speak directly, clearly, and without guilt.

Asking for what you want is not selfish. It’s self-respecting.

If you struggle with this, you’re not alone. Many women put their needs at the very bottom of the list, sometimes not even ON the list. But the truth is: Your needs matter just as much as anyone else’s.

Here are three simple steps to help you ask for what you want with clarity and confidence.

 

1. Ask Yourself, “What’s the worst that could happen?”

Your brain creates dramatic, imaginary outcomes to stop you from speaking up. But when you examine the actual worst-case scenario, it’s never as big as your fear claims.

Most of the time:

  • no one gets hurt

  • you don’t lose anything

  • nothing terrible happens

And even if the answer is no, you survive. You learn. You grow.

 

2. Visualize the Successful Outcome

Your brain doesn’t know the difference between imagination and reality. When you mentally rehearse yourself asking confidently and receiving a positive response,  your nervous system relaxes and your confidence increases.

See yourself:

  • speaking calmly

  • standing tall

  • being heard

  • getting what you asked for

This makes the real moment much easier.

 

3. Start Small and Build Momentum

The best way to become confident is to practice in low-stakes situations.

Ask for:

  • a small favour

  • a preference

  • a different seat

  • clarification

  • extra time

  • what YOU want for dinner

Small wins build evidence that you can ask and that the world doesn’t collapse when you do. Once you get comfortable, asking for bigger things becomes natural. Asking for what you want isn’t about being demanding. It’s about honouring your worth. And you, my friend, are worth asking for EVERYTHING you desire!

 

🔹  5 Reasons Why Confident People Have More Fun

1. Confident people are happy

Attitudes are contagious, and confidence has a way of lighting up a room! Confident people are usually happier because they're not busy worrying about what everyone else thinks. And happy people? They’re way more fun to be around!

If you want more friends, you have to be a friend. It starts with showing genuine interest, really listening, and being warm and approachable. Sometimes a simple smile is enough to open the door.

You can think someone is amazing and awesome, but if you can’t communicate that, the connection won’t happen. When you show friendly energy, ask about things they care about, and let your body language say “I like talking to you!”, people feel it. When you make people feel interesting, they’ll naturally want to get to know you too!

 

2. Confident people encourage others

There are already enough negative people out there telling others what they can’t do. Truly confident people lift others up! They see potential in 

This doesn’t mean giving fake hype or blowing smoke. Real encouragement means noticing someone’s strengths, believing in their abilities, and supporting them toward a goal that makes sense for them.

Confident people make others feel capable, empowered, and seen, and that creates strong friendships and connections.

 

3. Confident people attract others

Confidence is a total magnet! Think of someone you know who’s authentically confident —people naturally gravitate to them. They give off charismatic, friendly energy that makes others feel good just being around them.

When you show confidence and carry yourself with warmth, people notice you more, approach you more, and want to be part of whatever you're doing. It’s simple… confidence draws people in!

 

4. Confident people inspire others

Confident people remind others of what’s possible! When you see someone living boldly, taking chances, speaking up, trying new things, or going after their goals — it sparks something in you too.

They inspire people by being brave enough to be themselves. They show others that it’s okay to try, to grow, to fail, to get back up, and to keep moving forward. Just by being who they are, confident people give others permission to dream bigger and believe in themselves.

 

5. Confident people easily communicate with others

Confident people don’t overthink every word or worry about sounding “perfect.” They relax into conversations, stay curious, and make others feel comfortable. That ease creates better connections.

Because they’re not stuck in their own heads, they can really listen, ask great questions, and express themselves clearly.

Confident communication builds trust, deepens relationships, and makes every conversation feel natural and enjoyable.

 

🔹  5 Myths or Reasons Why People Don’t Have Absolute Confidence

1. You feel like you're unworthy or don’t deserve to be confident

This one is way more common than people admit. You might want confidence, but deep down you believe you don’t deserve it because you’re “not good enough.” It’s similar to thinking you don’t deserve happiness or success. As long as that belief sits there, it blocks everything you’re trying to build. Confidence can’t grow on top of shame.

2. You’re scared to become confident

Yes, this is a real thing! A lot of people fear success just as much as failure because success requires change. And change can feel scary.

If you suddenly become confident and start crushing your goals, your life WILL change, new standards, new expectations, new relationships, new opportunities. Many people subconsciously avoid confidence because deep down, they’re nervous about what their world will look like when they stop playing small.

 

3. You think confidence is the same as arrogance

Huge myth! Just because you’ve met someone who strutted around like they owned the planet doesn’t mean you will turn into that person. Arrogance is fake confidence, a cover-up for insecurity. Authentic confidence is grounded, kind, respectful, and self-aware. Becoming more confident will never make you obnoxious; it will actually make you more relaxed, more approachable and way more enjoyable to be around.

 

4. You think certain people are born with confidence and are just “lucky”

Some people do grow up with more confidence, but it’s almost never genetic. It’s about nurture, not nature. Not everyone grew up with cheerleaders, support, or people who believed in them. Some families unintentionally chip away at confidence instead of building it.

If you didn’t get that foundation early on, you’re not “unlucky” —you’re just learning it later in life, and that’s totally normal. Confidence is a skill, not a personality type.

 

5. You fear what others will think of the new, confident you

Most people care deeply about other people’s opinions, even if they pretend they don’t. And here’s the thing: because low confidence is so common, we often surround ourselves with people who are just like us. It creates a sense of familiarity and bonding. When you start to grow, evolve and step into your power, some people may not like it, they might feel threatened, insecure or even jealous. You might worry you’ll lose friends. The truth is: the right people won’t be intimidated by your growth, they’ll celebrate it with you!

If you're ready to lead with confidence, learn how trust yourself and step into the most powerful version of yourself, reach out HERE and book your complimentary Discovery Call —let’s get you moving forward with clarity, courage and absolute confidence!

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