Confidence can open doors and is at the heart of so many amazing success stories across industries and disciplines and so we’ve always been interested in learning how we can help our readers and community members increase their confidence and self-esteem. Below, you’ll find highlights of some of the great conversations we’ve had on this topic.
Fatima Edmondson
I developed my confidence and self-esteem by first, no longer worrying about how people perceive me and not allowing outside opinions to hold weight in my life. It’s so important to give yourself the validation that you’re seeking from others. I had to learn how to train my thoughts and speak positively over myself. Embracing my individuality helped as well. It’s really important to pour the love, patience, and grace that you expect from others, into yourself. Read More>>
Tameshia King
“Tameshia King, a remarkable individual, has mastered the art of cultivating confidence and self-esteem while juggling the roles of a single mother and business owner.” My journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and unwavering dedication to personal growth. Read More>>
Beej Burton
I believe that the development of my confidence and self-esteem has a lot to do with the support system that is my family and friends. As a creative I rely heavily on community because it is there where I can find safety, and it is in those safe spaces that I can embrace my vulnerabilities to be able to develop the parts of me that I believe need to be worked on. Read More>>
Black Cholo
I develop my confidence from My mother/ the word. Life will teach you how strong and weak you really are at times. I always try to remind myself that I do not know everything so I need to be open to new things and be able to learn and listen. My self-esteem is very high at times but I am still humble. I’m a great person/ artist but the world hasn’t accepted it yet, and I’m ok with that. It’s not my job to tell people how great I am, “It’s to show them” Read More>>
Emmitt Henderson III
As a Lupus Survivor, going through all my health issues, I’ve gained confidence in myself to be able to get through these struggles. This disese is unpredictable and at any time, the disease can flare and make you sick at your worse. I’ve gotten to a point to where I learned how my body reacts when a flare is coming on. Read More>>
Zhijun Cheng
During my teenage years, due to family issues and experiences of bullying at school, I suffered from deep insecurities. I often magnified my own flaws, believing that I was not perfect enough and wanted to hide away. However, one day, a friend’s words made me realize something important. They said that the purpose of makeup is to enhance your strengths, not to conceal your weaknesses. Life works in the same way. Read More>>
Nikky T
With growing up as a dancer, I was always on stage or performing in the dance studio. In dance they teach you the value of self confidence. Having confidence is a superpower, and being able to bring that to the stage is a gift! My self-esteem was taught by my mother. She always showed me the value in loving myself and being proud of who I am. As a woman those are two very hard traits to have, and I am grateful to continue to find confidence and love within myself so I can also share that value to others as well. Read More>>
Isabel Santiago
To be honest about a year ago I felt like a didn’t have any confidence or self-esteem, I actually suffer from anxiety and I found myself hiding from the world. I knew I needed to change that and I decided to start getting out of my comfort zone by not only taking my kids on our adventures, but sharing our experiences with the public. It helped me gain so much-needed confidence because I seen that if I tried I could. Read More>>
Tara Baig
When we are children, it seems like the world is our oyster. We have no cares in the world. Throughout our years of development… we start to go through what we call “life stages.”
Throughout my own life…. I’ve gone through several stages of feelings when it comes to my own confidence and self-esteem. Read More>>
Shawn Ray Cartel
I wasn’t always so confident growing up, but play sports and extracurricular activities in school helped me develop confidence because I became confident in my talents. Which help me not shy away from public speaking or a challenge. Read More>>
Duck
Over time and with lots of practice. Confidence comes naturally for some, but for most it takes practicing a positive mindset and trusting in yourself to perform well. The more you perform the more confidence you have in your ability. Thus, others have more confidence in you as well. Just stay true to yourself, and the rest will fall in place. Read More>>
Nicole Wallace
I can confidently say that my journey towards developing self-esteem and confidence is still a work in progress, but I have made significant improvements. One of the key factors that have contributed to my growth is accepting and loving myself for who I am, without constantly comparing myself to others. I have learned to remind myself that each person’s situation and lifestyle are unique, and we are all on different paths. It’s unfair to compare myself to others when our journeys are different. Read More>>
Jesse Ferrell
I got my first taste of confidence through skateboarding i would say. I started skating a little later than usual at age 16 but skateboarding its just a sport thats learned through straight failure. You will try a trick 100 times before you just land it one time. After skating i kept building my confidence by doing small things and watching them work out. Now i have delusional self belief honestly lol. One thing people don’t understand about confidence is that its simply just a skill built through action, its not some special gift only some of us have. Read More>>
Brandi.jae
My confidence and self-esteem started at home. From a young age, my mother always told me that I can do whatever I put my mind to. She let me explore different activities and hobbies such as sports, photography, dance, etc., which allowed me to be confident in trying new things. This mindset carried into adulthood and allowed me to be confident in myself in anything I do or in any room I walk into. Self-esteem comes from within; I’ve done the work to make sure I know my worth and place in this world. Read More>>
India Anthony
I gained my confidence by working on my craft as most days I would just sit at home practicing my balloon artistry and watching YouTube videos about different balloon and decoration techniques.. I just want to say this self-esteem for me is a journey because it’s constantly you telling yourself your work is good enough and you believing in yourself… Read More>>
Caterina Raby
Self-esteem and self-confidence seem to be a battle for most people, especially myself. It was definitely a challenge to overcome that. I first started by pushing myself to say no to something that doesn’t fit my morals as a cosmetic injector. After that, I became more confident in providing my clients a more accurate consultation, which in turn helped my confidence to trust my own extensive knowledge as a cosmetic injector. Read More>>
Shannon Gregoire
Developing your confidence and self-esteem are found along a bumpy and windy road called life. I think the biggest impact for myself would be that I try to reflect on my personal growth and skills every 1-3 months. Sometimes you don’t realize how far you’ve come or how much you have grown until you stop and reflect on your experiences. I am always surprised at how skills or achievements that seemed so out of reach are either accomplished or I have made significant progress in achieving them. Read More>>
Cathryn Cepeda
When I realized my low self-esteem and lack of confidence caused my anxiety, constant overthinking, and cycle of negative thoughts I cried. My low self-esteem was caused by childhood traumas, emotional trauma from my divorce, past failures, and negative self-talk. I took time to process my breakthrough, then empowered myself by taking action. It felt natural for me to start with Reiki to release and begin healing the energy from those past. Read More>>
Maria Hernandez
I developed my confidence through several different ways. One of the things I do is I surround myself with people who have skills that I find admirable. Maybe they are really good at networking or maybe they have a particular ceramic skill that I am not knowledgeable in. The trick is that the people I surround myself have a skill that I am lacking in, and I see it as an opportunity to learn and grow. Another thing I do is curate my social media feed. If I see that I’m comparing myself to another account, I’ll snooze or unfollow them for a little while. Read More>>
Fernanda Bressan
Confidence and self-esteem are traits we can learn to redevelop. In my case, it began with the recognition that I was my biggest critic and that I needed to shift from judgment into curiosity and compassion with myself, before I could feel confident and improve my self-esteem. The way we see ourselves often comes from experiences we had when young or at different times in our lives or careers. From hearing things that planted seeds of self-doubt and criticism. Read More>>
Lulu Nelson
Love can be found in so many different forms; friendships, family, relationships, etc. But no matter how many forms there are of love, I always love hard. My first teenage heartbreak destroyed me. At eighteen years old, I felt as if my world was crashing down, as if I wasn’t good enough. I was in the deepest hole and felt as if I couldn’t climb out. When my nineteenth birthday came around, I made a promise to myself to become the best possible version of myself. Read More>>
Hannah Carroll
Throughout my journey, I have developed my confidence and self-esteem through multiple means. One of the most significant factors has been building a relationship with God. This spiritual connection has provided me with a sense of purpose, inner strength, and I was able to embrace my faith It has helped me find solace during challenging times and has given me the courage to overcome obstacles. Read More>>
Alexandria (Lexi) Williams
It took many years of grueling, hard work. It took me a long time to be as confident as I am today and I still have plenty of work to do! What works for me, is constantly having friends and supporters in my corner, letting me know I’m doing well in my creative endeavors and always pushing me to keep thriving.
I’d be nothing without my support system. Read More>>
Ja-Naisah Salters
Confidence begins with understanding your identity. Who are you? Many people go wrong putting confidence or trust in themselves, whereas there is no truth there. Our bodies, our flesh is full of emotions, beliefs, and our own understanding that is constantly changing until we are aware of our true identity. Read More>>
Agnes Chau
When I was going through my divorce, I was at a low point in my life. My self-esteem and self-confidence were at an all-time low. I learned that one in three women may be attacked in their lifetime and it was important for me to stop living in fear and learn self-defense. Joining the Women Empowered program at a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Certified Training Center changed my life for the better. Read More>>
Sara Racey-Batraville
My confidence didn’t happen overnight. In fact, I was someone who lacked a lot of confidence, self-esteem and was truly an introvert when I was younger. As I entered the modeling industry after America’s Next Top Model, you would think my self-esteem would flourish, but it did not. For many years I was the self-doubting, no confidence young woman who would always find my flaws rather than my gifts. The “industry” doesn’t help much when it comes to that aspect in life; we are in an industry based off of our looks, size, and personality. Read More>>
