I have had
several opportunities to step into a career that has always been apart of me. Nothing became of those opportunities because
I had no confidence in myself or my abilities. I have always known what I wanted, but for
some reason, at that time, it all seemed “too big and too risky.” I would sit
in meetings, saying to myself, “What am I doing here, I don’t think I have what
it takes, there’s no room for me.” I did not think I could “keep up.” That’s
what I told myself. I literally panicked. I talked and thought myself out of
the career that I am now moving back into. I know I said early on when I
started this blog, that I would stay away from clichés but this one rings true:
You can have all of the dreams in the world, but having no confidence makes
those dreams null and void. Confidence exudes optimism and it draws people to
you. Having confidence in what you can
do and what you can offer makes people want to help you. Confidence goes beyond
what you can do. Confidence equals being comfortable with YOU. That comfort
makes it hard for you to look at another person as competition. A person that’s
comfortable in his or her skin does not “size up” other people. (You know
exactly what I’m talking out!) Being comfortable in your skin allows you to
notice and draw inspiration from another. Confidence is not just a phase; it’s
a lifestyle, a permanent mind-set. The next time you are picking out your
attire for the day, I hope that you wear confidence with no apologies.
