I am exploring this idea. I must say it is hard to trust yourself when you don't have the notion of "what is right, what is for you and what is my direction that I am willing to move to" therefore I think I tend to ask for guidance and advice. Hope we all learn how to find "yourself".
I would like to add that, another form of confidence is continuing to listen to your internal voice, no matter how many people will project their shame and insecurities onto you. Esp with the unsolicited opinions and advice I’ve gotten, which usually comes from control and projection. Although some people may give unsolicited advice out of love. It’s just knowing when to listen and see what my internal compass says as well.
I am in love with your pieces and currently binging them over a cup of coffee this Sunday morning. This particular essay made me think back to one of my favorites, Joan Didion’s “On Self Respect.” 🩷
"You know your potential, and it’s up to you to set that standard."
This piece could not have come up on my feed at a more perfect time. Loved it!
after reading this I added "internal validation" to my calendar as an all-day event for the next week, cheers!
(also my partner liked reading this with me so cheersx2)
I loveee that!!
I love how you start off with the “faking it till you make it” I’ve been trying to replace that with “confidence comes from showing up for yourself.”
so true.. i’ve done this all along in my whole life but it just gets tiring🥹
I am exploring this idea. I must say it is hard to trust yourself when you don't have the notion of "what is right, what is for you and what is my direction that I am willing to move to" therefore I think I tend to ask for guidance and advice. Hope we all learn how to find "yourself".
Thank you for writing!
I adored this Erifili!! also came to a similar realisation recently 🤍🤍
I’m so glad!!! 💞💗
Amazing!! It’s never too late to come to this realization. 😅
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This was an amazing read!!! Thank you for you sharing such well curated thoughts and words☺️☺️🤗
thank you so much it means a lot!! 🥺💗
i loved this thank you! reminds me to listen to my inner voice so much more
I’m so glad!!! It’s the most important thing 🥹
I would like to add that, another form of confidence is continuing to listen to your internal voice, no matter how many people will project their shame and insecurities onto you. Esp with the unsolicited opinions and advice I’ve gotten, which usually comes from control and projection. Although some people may give unsolicited advice out of love. It’s just knowing when to listen and see what my internal compass says as well.
10000% i couldn’t agree more!!!
I am in love with your pieces and currently binging them over a cup of coffee this Sunday morning. This particular essay made me think back to one of my favorites, Joan Didion’s “On Self Respect.” 🩷
🥹🥹🥹 thank you! This is so sweet. 💛
Needed this as someone who constantly measures my success and self worth based off the feedback from others rather than from myself.
This is bloody brilliant, thank you for writing! It aligns perfectly with my realisation of this and it spoke to me on a deep level 🩷
Great read. Been going through a tough patch lately and this came at a great time. Will share with my community.
- I resonate with this so much. I speak this to myself daily as someone who wants freedom for myself and will stop at nothing to get it
It's definitely a good read 😸
I liked how precise the post was, really appreciate it