We live in a world where we care about what others think. Our actions are based on how others will see and view us. We look to others for approval in all that we do and, when we don’t get it, we question and doubt ourselves. Here’s the thing, there’s nothing wrong with you. Seeking validation from others will not remove or add to what you already have. When we learn this, then it will become easier to care less what other people think.
Learning to be confident in yourself starts with appreciating the gifts that you have. You were given them for a reason, but we let others disapproval make us think what we have isn’t good enough. However, the truth is we were always enough. Furthermore, we begin to seek what everybody else has because it seems like they have it easier. Or what they have is better. What good is a world where we don’t value what we have? It causes us to misuse or even abuse our gifts because we don’t see the value in them. Be confident in who you are and what you have; you have something special that can impact the world but, you have to grow to your potential. Instead of dismissing what you have, work on what you have.
Look at any professional. They are confident in what they do because they have practised many times. Due to practising, they have now become skilled at their craft, and they can be confident that they know what they’re doing. They don’t have to second guess themselves. Similarly, work on yourself and be confident in yourself. Work on your craft and be confident in what you can do. When you focus on others intently, you can’t focus on yourself. Don’t look at other peoples gifts wishing you can have them. Appreciate their gifts and celebrate them in their victories, but know your gift is just as important.
When we are confident in an object, we trust that this object won’t fail us. We can sit on a chair comfortably knowing that it can hold our weight. Similarly, you need to have confidence in yourself that you’re able to do what you said you would do. Sometimes the reason we struggle to be confident in ourselves is that we don’t trust ourselves or our abilities. We doubt what we have instead of loving what we have. We surround ourselves with things that make us feel inadequate or less than. Here’s the thing, everybody struggles. Although, the reason we view other people as confident beings is that they appreciate what they have. Gratitude plays a big role, and when you’re grateful, you appreciate things more, and you love what you have. All you need is inside of you, so remember that and when you want to doubt yourself, remember that what you have is awesome.
Confidence is a will of the mind. You tell yourself that what you have is special; who you are is amazing. Tell yourself that you’re going to walk into every room with your head high, knowing that you deserve to be there. When you deeply think about how wonderful your gifts are, the confidence will come naturally to you.
As a Living Piece, we all have a part to play. You may be a piece by yourself, but together we create the bigger picture, the Masterpiece.
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