I have these questions, and I thought you might too.
Dr. Lee was kind enough to answer my questions and gave me a lot to think about.
What exactly does confidence mean?
Confidence isn’t all internal
Confidence comes from within, right?
Not according toMegan BruneauMA, RCC.
That takes experience and positive reinforcement.
Don’t confuse confidence with self-esteem
A lack of confidence in oneself can manifest in myriad ways.
We all experience these feelings sometimes, but for some of us, these conditions can become pathological illnesses.
You’re searching for a unicorn.
Such a thing only exists in myth, our dreams, and imaginations.
I kick ass and always will," but that’s not how real self-confidence works.
You are not broken, weak, or under-evolved because you feel anxious and insecure at times.
reach unwavering, eternal confidence and breathe a sigh of relief."
How can we cultivate these traits?
Avoiding social media comparisons are essential in today’s world where we are flooded with images of perfection."
Some comparison is good as an inspiration tool, but there is a limit.
And asBruneausays, “True self-confidence is knowing that even if you mess up, you’ll be OK.
It’s having realistic expectations for your performance and giving yourself permission to be an imperfect human being.
When we expect perfection, we keep anxiety high and set ourselves up for disappointment.
