Susan Quotes
Authentic people are so comfortable in their own skins they make us more comfortable in our own.
She is so secure in her beautifully imperfect self that she would welcome you with open arms, no judgment, and complete acceptance.
I am a recovering perfectionist, and like all in recovery, I do better some days than others!
Why did I think that the mask was a better portrayal than my authentic self? We can get hidden under layers of illusion, can’t we?
As a young girl, I allowed my self-esteem to be determined by others’ opinions, and I devoted incredible energy tuning into how everyone else felt.
As a lifetime people pleaser, I remember trying to mold myself into the person I thought other people wanted me to be—all for the sake of being liked and accepted. It caused more pain than gain.
Do you really want people to like you for something that you’re not? It takes a lot of energy to pretend to be someone else for the sake of pleasing others.
Integrity is a most valued human quality.
Your integrity is your personal code of honor and has the power to build your reputation or destroy it, establish credibility or crumble it—in one swift move.
Your personal integrity, defined as being honest and having strong moral principles, communicates whether (or not) you can be trusted.
Healthy self-esteem rests upon a strong foundation of core values and an inclination to act and speak in alignment with those values.
Take deliberate steps to retrain your brain and turn your inner critic into an enthusiastic, devoted fan.
It is hard to earn the respect of others when you do not respect yourself. Others may find it difficult to enjoy your company if you do not enjoy your own.
Popularity does not equal respect. It is not only kids who will do what they think they must to fit in and be popular—adults do it too.
Become your own best friend—smile and say “I love you” to yourself occasionally.
Living in integrity with one’s principles that are held in high regard engenders respect—both from others and self.
It is human nature for self-doubt to occasionally creep in and take up residence. It happens to even the most successful people among us.
We all go through times of self-doubt, times when we may question our abilities and hope we can live up to the expectations of others.
With an objective eye, take an inventory of your successes and enlist the honest feedback of a trusted and respected mentor or peer. Chances are they see you in a better light than you see yourself!
Charisma and charm are endearing qualities which go hand in hand to make others feel “lighter, happier, and a little in love” when they are around you.
I locked the door and turned on the water to fill the tub. I made it so hot that I had to get in real slow. I wanted it to hurt
The right thing is a luxury for rich and sheltered people. For the rest of us, the only right thing is staying out of trouble and surviving as best we can.
Practice positive and affirming self-talk.
Identify confident people whom you admire and respect and notice what they do differently to project such confidence. Learn by observing role models.
Walk the talk and project confidence. If at first you don’t feel confident, fake it until you make it.
Yes, learning curves can be painful, exhausting, trying, scary, and intimidating. How did you learn to ride a bike? One pedal, one balance, one turn, and one step at a time.
You will build confidence by continuing to put yourself into new and innovative situations where you can learn new skills, grow your education, test your strengths, and improve your abilities.
Steer clear of negativity and set boundaries so that when people bring it on, you can engage your force-field to deflect their distracting energy.
As you jump new hurdles, you gain greater confidence. Confidence can be achieved like any other practiced skill.
Just because you may not feel confident about doing something now does not mean you will not master it later with ease.
Building confidence is an ongoing process and something that can be accomplished over time.
“Self-confident people are mindful about spending their time, energy, and interests on things that truly matter.
Just because you don't know how to do something now does not mean you can't learn how to do it later.
If you are lacking confidence in something, just keep trying and don’t give up.
Nurture a balanced perspective and don’t “sweat the small stuff.
Get outside your comfort zone. Stretch beyond your norm and try new things.
Set goals to create a clear sense of purpose and direction.
Embrace change and practice flexibility. It will make you more agile in adapting to new people and situations.
Dress confidently in clothes that make you feel great about yourself. When you look better you feel better.
Use your body language and posture to project confidence. Shift your physiology into a more powerful pose or position and your mindset will follow.
Think and act positively by focusing on the positives in yourself, other people, and situations.
Self-confident people take the initiative to move forward in the direction of their dreams.
Self-confident people don’t make their self-esteem, self-image, happiness, or self-confidence dependent on another person’s approval, validation, or acceptance.
Self-confident people are proud of their accomplishments, but can remain humble without bragging.
Self-confident people face their fears head-on and are willing to take risks.
Self-confident people Know that obstacles are only temporary setbacks.
Self-confident people tend to be optimistic thinkers and focus on the positives.
Self-confident people are mindful about spending their time, energy, and interests on things that truly matter.
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