Meet Ellen Dundon

We recently connected with Ellen Dundon and have shared our conversation below.

Ellen, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?

Confidence and self esteem is something I have always struggled with. Now at 25, I am only just starting to truly be my own self and to trust myself and know I am worthy of good things. Confidence comes with time and having faith in yourself, plus a certain element of fake It until you make it! Surrounding yourself with people that boost your confidence is a huge factor. People who want to see you do well and who support and encourage you to reach you goals big or small.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

My name is Ellen, I am a 25 years old and I use my social media platforms to promote a life without alcohol as a 25 year old woman. I didn’t always not drink, it brought out the worst in me and it took me a long time to realise that. I try to use my platform to inspire and encourage people to realise you don’t always need alcohol to have fun, and your family and friends will love you on a night out with or without it. It is hard as a young person in today’s society to not have alcohol be a part of your social life. It’s such a norm now and often you might feel as if you’re missing out. I have a mini TikTok series called sober Sundays. I try to inspire people with activities they can do instead of drinking for fun!

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

On my journey so far I think having self awareness and self confidence were two big factors. I had to realise if I didn’t want what was best for myself how would anyone else? Will power is also a skill that you need to possess. It can be hard in this era of our lives to say you don’t want to drink anymore, and it’s not always excepted by your peers. My advice to someone starting out in this journey would be to have faith in yourself and that you know what is best for yourself and your mind not anyone else.

Who has been most helpful in helping you overcome challenges or build and develop the essential skills, qualities or knowledge you needed to be successful?

My friends and family as well as my boyfriend have been so helpful in my journey, like I have mentioned, having supportive people is everything. As well as a great community of friends online who are like minded in a similar journey to my own.

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