In the past, I had big dreams, but a lack of confidence in public speaking held me back in my career. I wanted to help a lot of people, work with interesting companies and share my ideas far and wide. I wanted to make a great living and have the freedom to work on projects I loved.⁠ ⁠ A fear of public speaking, networking and any kind of ‘putting myself out there’ used to be so exhausting and stressful to me that I’d often decide it wasn’t worth it.⁠ ⁠A fear of failure or rejection left me paralysed.⁠ ⁠And a sense that I wasn’t good enough made it hard for me to enjoy my work.⁠ ⁠ A few years ..read more

Job interview confidence is something I’ve struggled with and I wondered if it would ever be possible for me to be confident in an interview. I once, I was nervous for the whole 2 week period beforehand – I had butterflies in my stomach and a sense of foreboding dread that ruined my peace of mind. It might be that you’ve got an interview coming up that you’d like to feel confident about. Or perhaps you’re avoiding even putting yourself forward for jobs because the idea of an interview is too daunting. It’s normal to feel a mix of excitement, nervousness or even terror, but with the right prepa ..read more

Keeping quiet about my ideas in a meeting because I didn’t feel they were good enough. Turning down an opportunity to take on an exciting project because I didn’t feel I was ‘ready’. Wasting time obsessing over a mistake I made at work because I felt I should be doing things perfectly. Just a few of the ways that a lack of confidence at work held me back! Low confidence in the workplace is more common than you might think. Even the most confident and efficient person in your office might secretly be battling low confidence and have opted for a fake it till you make it approach. Achieving ..read more

Anxiety at work is incredibly hard to deal with. You’re in the bathroom, dapping cold water on your face with a tissue. You thought about having a little cry in the toilet cubicle but you can’t bear the thought of going back to your desk and seeing your colleagues with a tear-stained faces. You may love your work but feel that it’s not worth risking your mental health. Or maybe you work from home and the idea of another meeting on Zoom when you’ve got so much on your plate is making your chest tighten up – like there’s a belt around your heart – slowly squeezing. Anxiety in work is a ..read more

Over the years I’ve struggled with confidence. I’ve struggled to speak up, meet new people and trust that my ideas are good enough. When I was just starting out in my business, after having a baby and when I moved to a new city and wanted to make new friends, confidence affirmations are what I turned to to give me a confidence boost. When I discovered affirmations, I was SUPER skeptical. I thought it would be impossible to change my confidence. But I started to say affirmations to myself every day in the shower. It was subtle at first, but I started to enjoy saying them more and more.  On ..read more

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget about taking care of ourselves. Sometimes, we need a little nudge to remind us that self-care isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. That’s where a good, thought-provoking quote can come in handy. Self care quotes have this magical way of hitting the reset button in our minds, offering fresh perspectives and motivations. So, whether you’re new to the self-care game or you’re a seasoned pro looking for some inspiration, here are 20 of the best self-care quotes to guide you on your wellness journey. Our top 45 Self Care Quotes 1. “Caring ..read more

In the past, I’d wake up in the morning, get in the shower and my inner critic would already be parroting away – criticising on my body, worrying about a mistake I made in an email and questioning why I wasn’t more successful in my career. My mind was buzzing with self critical thoughts and the day had only just begun! It wasn’t only exhausting – it was a drain on my self confidence and self esteem and lead to feeling anxious and in a low mood. Thankfully I’ve learned to dial down the voice of the inner critic but I’ll always remember how it used to make me feel. This relentless commentator cr ..read more

Feeling like you’d rather disappear than stand up and speak in front of a crowd? You’re in good company. Many of us get that heart-racing, palm-sweating feeling at the mere thought of public speaking. But here’s the good news: conquering this fear is totally doable, and you might even find a hidden love for the limelight. As someone who’s had panic attacks, social phobia and a huge fear of public speaking and who’s been able to build confidence and overcome public speaking anxiety – I can tell you it is possible to manage your public speaking anxiety symptoms and speak with confidence. Below I ..read more

So, you’ve probably heard about “Self-Care Sunday,” right? It’s that day dedicated to doing all the good stuff for yourself, like soaking in a bubble bath, slapping on a face mask, or just lounging in bed. Those things might be your jam and that’s great – or maybe you’re bored with baths and get angsty with laying around and you’re looking for a self care routine that serves you better. Let’s shake things up a bit. If you’re looking for ideas for self care that are fresh, out-of-the-box ways to spend your Self-Care Sunday, you’ve come to the right place. What is self care? Self-care is taking ..read more

Looking for a daily dose of self-compassion? Discover how self-love affirmations can morph your self-talk from critical to supportive. In the following sections, find powerful affirmations that champion self-acceptance, along with advice for embedding these positive statements into your daily life. Embrace this straightforward path to bolstering your self-esteem and welcome a more self-loving you. Get your FREE Confidence Affirmations Download Embracing Self-Love Through Affirmations Let’s start our journey by embracing self-love through affirmations for self-love. Affirmations are powerful to ..read more