Confidence doesn’t come from fame, or money or material things. It comes from inside, and it is not easily obtained. Gaining confidence is more of a process, and it allows for you to grow and become a person that you are proud to be.
People can often mistake confidence for arrogance, but there’s a big difference between the two. One is over-the-top and makes you sound conceited and self-centered. The other makes you more fully prepared for whatever life throws at you. No one should ever lose their own self-confidence for fear of being arrogant because then they lose a very empowering part of their personality. It can be important to keep yourself in check to make sure that you’re not moving into that area where your ego gets too big. But at the same time, never lose faith in the fact that you are worth more than gold.
Confidence is key to overcoming a lot of situations. When you feel nervous or afraid, being able to pull yourself together and move forward with confidence is what really gets you through those hard times. It can give you the stamina and courage to keep going, because when the world tells you that you can’t, the only thing that matters is your voice telling you that you can.
Self-confidence allows you to realize who you are and what you’re worth. Too often, people lose sight of their self-worth and allow themselves to be taken advantage of because they feel that they aren’t “good enough.” Whether it be in romantic relationships, friendships or even just in your own careers and workspace, there are always times where life will throw things at you and make you think less of yourself.
Having supportive friends and family is a way to keep the confidence alive in your life. There are people who know how special you are and what you deserve. Once you realize who those people in your life are, you should never let them go. They see you for who you are, not who they think you should be. Those are the kind of people who genuinely appreciate you and your friendship, and you can do the same for them.
I didn’t always used to be confident in myself, but once I started gaining that self-worth, it was like I was looking at life through a new set of eyes. It helped me appreciate the little things in life, and made me forever grateful for the people who love me and make me feel good about myself.
Everyone should have the chance to feel that confidence surge through them, because it can be life changing. Everyone has the opportunity to let the personality show. Everyone deserves to shine bright for the world.