History is filled with examples of people who overcame the most challenging of circumstances. Learn as much as you can from those who overcome. What you'll find is that you CAN improve your self-confidence if you work at it.

People who build self-confidence are committed to not avoiding things, to ...

In seventh grade, on the last day of school, a classmate kept shoving me from behind during a school assembly. I asked him to stop—more than once—but he didn’t. Finally, I told myself, If he does it one more time, I’ll take action. When he shoved me again, I followed through.

Walking out of that ...

I’m capable of courage, but I’m also capable of making excuses. When I remember how much I’ve grown by facing intimidating situations, I’m more motivated to lean in instead of avoid.

Growth has never come from playing it safe. It comes from stepping into what feels uncomfortable and discovering I c...

Decision making can be one of the biggest challenges in life. Getting stuck in indecision leads to lost opportunities, leadership failure, damaged relationships, and tremendous anxiety.

Few things bring as much relief as getting decisions made. With practice, you can improve your ability to make qu...

Change is both unavoidable and challenging. Even positive transitions—like marriage, a promotion, or welcoming a new child—can be destabilizing. Difficult changes—such as job loss, divorce, or the death of someone you love—can be even more disruptive if they aren’t navigated well.

What separates pe...

As your self-confidence improves, other parts of your life improve as well. Often relationships strengthen, you see opportunities you missed before, and your focus & creativity improve. You CAN improve your self-confidence by taking action.

While you might believe that self-confidence is something ...

Keeping a journal is an often underutilized tool that provides incredible insight when done properly and consistently. It's essential to clarify my thoughts and feelings and identify the lies I believe.

I find that one of the biggest challenges to getting started with journaling (aside from literal...

Healthy people are drawn to those who like themselves. Being around people who have confidence in their worth and abilities will build your own self-esteem.

Many believe their value comes from their performance in different areas of life (career, health, finances, marriage, etc.). When they do well...

At times, I can become extremely negative. My mind starts focusing on everything that could go wrong, the opportunities I have missed, the mistakes I have made, and the fear that my life could fall apart.

When I get into that mindset, my perspective is not accurate. I lose sight of what is going we...

In seventh grade, on the last day of school, a kid kept pushing me hard from behind. I asked him to stop several times, but he refused. 

I finally told myself, “If he does that again, I’m spitting in his face.” When he pushed me again, that is exactly what I did.

I am not recommending that respons...

Fear of rejection is one of the biggest fears most people face. When you reach out to someone, you risk not getting the response you hoped for. That fear can feel paralyzing.

Vulnerability means taking action without a guarantee of a positive outcome. But choosing not to play it safe is often the o...