How I’m Getting My Confidence Back
Hi friends. Last week I silenced myself after rewriting the newsletter three different times. Each time editing out my opinions more and more in fear of receiving backlash for sharing my thoughts on a particular subject relating to dance world drama. Eventually, I edited myself so much that I couldn't even get the point across I was trying to make. Has this ever happened to you? You have so much to share, but worry about what someone else will think so you actually hold yourself back? I definitely go through phases like this and that's when I know it's time to work on some self-development and introspection.
The last time I felt this need for a refocus, a friend introduced me to the Rituals for Living Dream Book and I swear this little journal changed the course of my life.
So this week I'm shifting my focus to reflect, reset and restart. I want to shift my energy to gaining confidence around the person I want to be, what I want next out of life and what kind of people I want to surround myself with.
Something I've learned about myself is that the more confident I am in my path, purpose, and offerings, the more confident I feel sharing with the world. So when I realized over the last few months that I'm feeling less and less like sharing my opinions, I figured it was time to reset and get more clear and confident in what I want out of life. I do this by not only journal prompts, but by laying out my schedule and seeing where my gaps are in self-care, personal development, and removing things that don't align with who I want to be. While I certainly like to leave room for the unexpected shift (eh-hem 2020), I love the feeling of being in charge of my life and being able to visualize what I want.
Basically, my reset structure is:
Evaluate where I am
Reflect on who I want to be
Plan out how to get there (short and long term)
Create tools for visualization (mind maps, vision boards, etc)
Manifest
So this will be my focus over the next few weeks. Hoping to flow into summer with a fresh sense of purpose, a three-year plan, and a renewed sense of confidence!
Want to join me? If you are up for a little journaling exercise, here is the first question I'm working through:
What are you longing for most in life?
Feel free to write me and share. I may even share mine next week.