Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tammy Eanes. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Tammy, we’re so appreciative of you taking the time to share your nuggets of wisdom with our community. One of the topics we think is most important for folks looking to level up their lives is building up their self-confidence and self-esteem. Can you share how you developed your confidence?
It has taken me several years to work on my self esteem. I was over weight, depressed, and felt generally worth nothing after a move 5 years ago to the Washington DC area. I started with joining the gym and getting a personal trainer. The first couple of months were the hardest but I found it was something I could control vs. I could not control anything else happening in my life. I changed my daily routine and habits around this for over a year and a half. I decided to compete nationally with Missfashionglobal Nov 2022. I felt this gave me a goal to met to stay consistent I found that keeping something I feared or that intimated me helped me to develop a strong sense of discipline. I became part of the modeling world/Industry because i found it also helped develop etiquette for self esteem and confidence etc. body language , sensitivity to criticism, be mindful of the way I carried myself. . This was a life changing experience for me, I totally see myself a lot differently. And for the better.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
After working as a Medical Practice Administrator for several years. My career changed July 2020 to Construction within family business. I am a Partner and Facilitator for MSfixit.com which is a handyman home repair services based like retail. We do turn key proposals for small to medium tasks for easy home Maintenace. We offer home Maintenace packages to keep home repair cost down as well. We hope to benefit the local communities with reliable services with warranties. Our starting point was to look after our community with safe reliable technicians and craftsmanship. We sponsor Women’s Giving Back in Loudon County Virginia. Our president was the founder of this organization.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Looking back there are three qualities , skills, and knowledge nuggets that were the most impactful to me:
1. Not every NO is a bad one.
2. Not every criticism is meant to harm you- check yourself.
3. Discipline and consistency – show up no matter how you feel, one step repeated turns into miles.
The advice I would give anyone wanting to change themselves.: Separate feelings and the task at hand. Do not make decisions based on feelings. How you feel today may not be how you feel in a month. Mastering your mind can take you a lot of places.
Is there a particular challenge you are currently facing?
The number 1 challenge I am struggling with today is Imposter Syndrome. Believing that I worked hard and deserve the Oppurtunites I have been given. After living negatively in my head, it is sometimes hard for me to believe I earned everything I am now receiving.. I am probably my own worst enemy on self acceptance. I am a type A personality and will overthink if I did enough always. I am currently dealing with those thoughts by continuing to journal daily, celebrate my wins no matter how little, and nurture myself with self love and acceptance (even when no one else does) I live by my personal motto: The world is mine, and I have the power to create it the way I want to live it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.msfixit.com
- Instagram: tje.originallyextended
- Facebook: Tammy Faye
- Linkedin: Tammy Eanes
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Mike Foster
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