Confidence: Take Credit For Yourself

You have done amazing things! So take a moment to recognize YOUR part of those successful actions. We live in a society where there is a weird rule of etiquette that tells us to not be too proud. Like if someone compliments your part in a project & you come back with, "Oh it was nothing! It was all so & so." No girl- you did something, too. Just because you personally don't feel like you moved mountains doesn't mean that you don't deserve praise & admiration.

Here's the difference in being arrogant & being proud: attitude.

If you just want to brag about everything you've done without sensitivity to the accomplishments of others or without having to have put a lot of effort into something, then you probably need to check yourself. But anything that you KNOW you've put time, effort & care into is totally something to be proud of. Here's the thing: there is always going to be somebody out there who will try to make you feel bad about being proud of yourself- they are just trying to bring you to their level. You didn't work that hard just to toss it all away! And besides, it is not your business what anybody else thinks of you. Read that again & think about it. It's their opinion & they are allowed to think it without you forcibly trying to change it. Besides, we all know people gonna do what people gonna do.

So go ahead: sing, say, photograph, tell & write about your accomplishments. Tell yourself all the awesome shit you did today as your falling asleep. This creates a support system around you. You gotta build that up & demand it. Others may join in or you might be a one-woman cheer squad. But everyone needs that gratification, so if nothing else make sure you give that to yourself, love!