Alright, so we’re going to talk about confidence today. The article is mainly directed to women, but men are also welcome to read.
Now, I believe many of us have had difficulties accepting who we are and how we see ourselves. As I wrote in my previous article, we need to consider ourselves to be enough. This first step sounds simple, but it is more challenging than expected. (And something you should know about me when I write my articles, I write them as I go and experience things) This step is challenging because the moment we consider ourselves enough is when we have forgiven ourselves for the guilt we have blamed ourselves with and be genuinely thankful for what we have; this may sound a lot easier than it is. But let me tell you that it is as if we are opening the wounds that we never truly gave enough care to heal and left them to scar and leave a mark for them to open once again in the future. However, the fact that we can forgive and thank others means we can forgive and thank ourselves. After we are done with this fabulous step of considering that we are enough, we can start to see things flow. This step is also quite strenuous but easier than the first one. After accepting ourselves as we are, we must begin to let go of things that do not serve as we are in comparison or the judgment of ourselves and others. By doing this, we can radiate negative energy, which can reflect in our friendships, relationships, and even the way we treat ourselves. Letting go can get to a point where it feels like an emotional and physical release; telling you from experience, this is true. The moment we start to let go, we become more in tune with ourselves (i.e. emotions and feelings), and we begin to see ourselves more positively. You can get to the point where you even lose weight because you have released all the emotional sh*t you held onto. After finding acceptance that we are enough and starting to let go, I like to keep track of progress and see what you would like to see more of, whether it be for yourself or your surroundings. Being happy with what you have does not always mean accepting what is toxic and finding a way to be pleased with it; you can always change it! Remember that!
So, I invite you to start finding things about yourself that you may not see the most appealing to you and find beauty and uniqueness in them. Start to embrace and enhance the features you love about yourself. Start to talk to yourself how you would speak to others and be kind to yourself. And finally, enjoy this process and journey of yours!
Z.
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