Tag: Confidence

Why I Am Breaking Up With Confidence

Only recently I realized I was stuck in an unhealthy relationship with Confidence.  I was taught I would be successful, happy, and productive if I could develop an enduring bond with Confidence.  At first, I desperately threw myself at it with superficial tactics like better hair and nice clothes. I lost weight and collected positions, titles, and scholastic achievements.  But… Read more →

Images for Change: What to SEE when it’s hard to THINK “I can do it”

Change is hard. Some love it. Some avoid it (like me). However, I am going through some big changes in my life. I have had to pull up my bootstraps and tell myself, “I can do this.” If you are going through change or finding it hard to be brave, here are some images and thoughts for change. Easy. Focus… Read more →

Criticism: How To Take it and How to Leave it

Here we go!  You’re stepping out into the world!  You put your work, your vision, or your dream on display.  You hold out your hand with an offer that is dear to your heart and you are REJECTED. Actually, you are only met with mild criticism or constructive feedback but it feels like REJECTION. Notice how I capitalize, bold and… Read more →

What Do I See When I Look At You?

    What do I see when I look at you? Just in case you wanted to know…woman to woman. I’m watching you.  Just like you watch me. Are you prettier?  Am I fatter?  Do you see me?  What are you wearing?  You look smarter, taller, stronger.  Are you ‘better’ than me?  Do you belong? I have watched, forever.  You… Read more →