Believe

Most of the victories and defeats to challenges we face, are determined before we even make our attempts. Our own fears and doubts can be far more challenging than any outside force. If we let, self doubt or others tell us all the things we can not do, we will simply do nothing. The fact is, we can achieve far more than we can imagine, if we first allow ourselves to BELIEVE. Failure, is predetermined whenever we allow others, inabilities and doubts to become our own. You know your heart and soul like no other, do not let those who do not have your courage and strength distract you, from all you are destined to be. Believing in yourself is the first and most important victory for you to achieve.

Remember, that each of us is priceless and hold within our hearts and souls the ability and power to make life more beautiful for ourselves and others. Those that attempt to keep us from believing this, should be left with your smile as you pass them by.

~Dave

Intelligence speaks for itself

The fear of appearing dumb:
The universal need to be accepted by others can be a barrier that prevents us from being ourselves around them. When we fear that the people we encounter will perceive us as inept or unintelligent, we frequently try to flaunt our grasp of large words or clever witticisms or our professional expertise in an effort to convince them that we are smart and capable. The reasons for feeling this way can be many, and they can often stem from as far back as your childhood. Many women in particular have the fear that they may appear not smart. Yet overcompensating for this fear can have the opposite effect if others are driven away by what they see as an immodest attitude or sense that you are urgently trying to prove yourself. The simple desire to be judged smart by both new and old acquaintances can cause you to reject your true self and adopt an affected persona. But in trying so persistently to project an image of supreme intelligence or capability, you deny others the opportunity to become acquainted with the real and terrific individual you truly are. Read more

Confidence during a social gathering

If you’ve ever been to a social gathering where you’ve felt awkward and uncomfortable, chances are you are not alone. While social gatherings can be very enjoyable, especially when we are surrounded by people whose company we enjoy, there are social events that we attend where we sometimes find ourselves wishing we were someplace else. Such occasions can sometimes be the cause of much anxiety and self-consciousness. We may even feel like everyone else is having a good time except for us. Yet the truth is that everyone has felt shy and awkward on occasion. One of the best ways to overcome self-consciousness or get past your feelings of shyness at social gatherings is to focus on the people around you. Read more

Outside the comfort zone

Most of us have had the experience of tackling some dreaded task only to come out the other side feeling invigorated, filled with a new sense of confidence and strength. Read more