Champion Mindset: Building Confidence & Self-Esteem

Every day, our team is focused on how to help our audience and community reach their full potential in every part of their lives – personal and professional. Building confidence and self-esteem is one of the most essential requirements for success and below we’ve presented some of the conversations we’ve had around how to build confidence.

Megg Jacobs

I haven’t always been confident, in fact for most of my life I’ve been a shy and self-conscious person. I have pretty severe anxiety, and part of that manifests with a fear that everyone is looking at and judging me, especially when I’m trying something new. Through mind set shifts, medication, meditation, and a lot of practice I have been able to develop a true sense of self worth and confidence. I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone, and when I succeeded I was able to use that experience and say “hey, I did it once, I can do it again”. Read more>>

Amelia Bushell

Confidence was something that I dreamt of for much of my life. I was the quiet one, only coming out of my shell around close friends and family. I dreaded being the center of attention. One of my earliest memories is from nursery school, where each day, a different child was chosen as the “star of the day.” The teacher draped a cape over my chair to signify my turn, and I remember immediately knocking it to the ground, desperate to avoid the spotlight. Read more>>

Bruce Riley

Starting a business, there were countless times that I struggled with confidence in what I was able to offer compared to other digital media specialist. However, there were a couple things that I learned that helped me to overcome that. First, I learned to be aware of what I could provide my clients and what I could not. Secondly, instead of distancing myself from people who were better than me, I chose to lean in to the wisdom that they gained over the years.  Read more>>

Wayne Hardy

I came from a family who struggled to get out of poverty. We werent rich and didnt have a lot of oppurtunities to go further in life. I had a mother n father much older than most so being the only one growing up in that home if i wanted my dads attention i had to work like he did n spend time that way so i learnt to do things on my own instead of hiring things out like most do now days. Read more>>

Rahsha Batiste

As a minority woman, it is important to have confidence and self-esteem in order to open an esthetician school. Here are some tips to help build your confidence and self-esteem: 1. Believe in yourself: Remind yourself of your skills, knowledge, and experience in the esthetician industry. Trust in your abilities to run a successful school. Read more>>

Antonio Heath Jr.

I developed my confidence and self esteem mainly from my parents. They have always told me stories about their lives and I could tell they were very confident people. My mother was a straight A student who tap danced and played violin. My father was an all star athlete. Both are successful entrepreneurs today in different fields but the work on self improvement remained the same. I pattern myself after them in that way. Read more>>

Justin Titchenell

I’ve always had to work hard to improve my skills. From a young age, starting as an athlete, I was never the most naturally gifted, but I was always one of the hardest workers. Despite my drive, my lack of natural talent led to self-doubt when I didn’t hit my goals or perform as well as my peers. Read more>>

Stephen Loftesnes And Cambria Herrera

The most powerful and beloved source of confidence we’ve found lately has been, to much surprise: nature. Even if it’s just going to see the sunset, or paying attention to the plants around our neighborhoods, meditating with nature has been revolutionary for our understanding of ourselves. A virgo and a pisces, both with scorpio risings – we’re over thinkers. Read more>>

J.c. King

I have always bet on myself and my ability to make room for me. I have been doubted and discounted for most of my life but still, with my unwavering faith in God and in myself? All seems to be firing on all cylinders. I also make sure to never allow outside influences to hinder whatever it is that I am doing. Read more>>

Nia Hutchinson

When I was a child, my mother would encourage me to recite words of affirmation on the way to school. She would have me say things like “I am smart, kind, wise, talented, and capable of conquering anything I set my mind to.” At the time, I didn’t fully comprehend the significance of this practice, but as I grew older, I realized it was a powerful tool for reminding myself of my worth and abilities. Read more>>

Kevin Rippeto

It certainly didn’t happen overnight and I still struggle with self esteem in certain situations, but I would say a life time of trials and tribulations have taught me and shown me that if I put my mind to it, there is almost nothing I can’t accomplish. I don’t think many people really know everything I have dealt with throughout my life as I’m typically pretty quiet and keep most things to myself. Read more>>

Adam Vanhouten

In my teens I was not confident and extremely shy about my art, to the point that I didn’t want others to see it. I remember going to our local river that runs through the city and doing some drawing, always looking over my shoulder to make sure someone wasn’t noticing what I was doing. That insecurity in adulthood has faded and with it I definitely have more confidence. How has this happened? Read more>>

Omarious Dalcour

Well for me it was a little later in life, and I’m still a work in progress. But in my case it was just going through certain relationships and realizing that I was pouring more into their situations more than mine. And once I took time to myself I started noticing so many things about me to the point I wanted to know myself more, and do more things that makes me better as a person such as, eating better, sleeping better, reading and exercising, so with that it made me more confident heading into the days ahead. Read more>>

Branden Jones

Self-esteem and confidence are important to me because it is how I measure personal growth and self-acceptance. My strong self-esteem helps me in understanding and accepting my unique qualities, especially as an introvert. As an introvert I find comfort in solitude, however I also think it takes a certain level of confidence to walk alone, and to find value in the alone time. My alone time not only allows for recharging but also deep thinking. Read more>>

Myer Krah Krah

I broke the mirror. I spent so much time taking a look in the mirror pointing out my imperfections that I never took a step forward or finished anything I started for fear of failure or not being perfect. Yet each time I did complete a creative task or project, there was always someone there that appreciated my work. Read more>>

Herban Opal

Repeating the same task multiple times is a very effective method. Each time you paint something familiar, you will become better and more confident in your technique and results. Continuously showcasing your work to the public can be very helpful in building confidence. Each time you receive positive feedback or constructive criticism, it will strengthen your belief in your artistic abilities. Read more>>

Katrina Niswander

As an adult it’s been a bit of a journey. There are three things that have been the most valuable for me when it comes to developing my confidence and self-esteem and landing in the good place that I am today. First of all: prioritizing self-care. The more I show myself that I am valuable and important and that my health and wellness is important, the more I truly believe it.  Read more>>

Nick Ray

By constantly practicing and improving my skills as an entertainer and songwriter. I found the more I practiced and played out the more comfortable I felt with myself. Also by surrounding my self with other positive like minded individuals. Read more>>

Liliana Jeanine Epps

I read this quote one time on Tumblr “Remember when Jenny Slate said ‘As the image of myself becomes sharper in my brain and more precious, I feel less afraid that someone else will erase me by denying me love.’” I’m not sure if Jenny Slate actually said that, but it’s not the point. The point is, when I read that, I felt a huge shift in myself.  Read more>>

Lesly Kahn

During high school I participated in Forensics, an amazing program in which we took part in speech and debate-related competitions, in front of actual judges, every weekend. I performed in acting events like Humorous and Dramatic Duet Acting and the Forensics play for four years under the direction of my amazing acting teacher, Barbara June Greener Patterson. I think it knocked the fear out of me. Plus, I won. A lot. (That helped.) Read more>>

Kye Gutierrez

I developed my confidence by embracing the things I was afraid to do and pushing through to the other side. From the beginning of my entrepreneurial journey, I was eager to get those awkward first years out of the way. I fully accepted that I might look like a fool to my peers, both online and offline, and dove in headfirst. I saw my initial embarrassment and stumbling through failures as an investment in my future.  Read more>>

Bob Hord

As an artist, my self confidence comes from people apprecating my work well enough to purchase it. As a commercial artist, seeking me out to promote their product or as a fine artist producing art that they want to hang on their wall. Read more>>

Debbie Deer

Most people I meet assume I am a naturally charismatic and confident person. This generally comes with the territory of being Jamaican born! Jamaica is a nation full of proud and gifted people. It’s one of the few places I know where a toothless, dishevelled, street vendor will try his luck at a well dressed, beautiful young woman without thinking twice about his actual chances. We don’t really know what the term ‘imposter syndrome’ (thinking you’re unworthy of your professional position based on a persistent perceived inability) really is or means.  Read more>>

Amanda Moody

Developing the confidence to be a small business owner is not something that happens over night. I struggled for a long time with imposter syndrome and feeling like I was not good enough to be selling my cakes in the beginning. The thing that has helped me build the confidence the most has just been time! I had to fail, I had to make mistakes and learn by trial and error.  Read more>>

Annelies Richmond

I used to move to a new city every 2-3 years with my family as a military “brat” / military kid, and I was quite shy. I also got so picked on in middle school, being the new kid in a very wealthy Texas private school. So, I had quite the low confidence & self-esteem as I grew up. I became a ballet dancer and entered that as a profession – I was so passionate about dance and worked hard, auditioned and became a professional ballerina. Read more>>

Isaac Gesler

When I was in high school I was super into gaming. Fortnite specifically. I loved playing and at the time I wanted to try to make it a money making opportunity as well. I saved up and bought a PC so I could stream more and began streaming to Twitch during late 2019. I didn’t quite know what I was doing but I did know if I wanted to make money I would need to garner an audience and entertain those who watched. Read more>>