So, today's blog has several inspirations - my dear friend, a link from a Twitter post, and Sheryl Sandberg's new book.
First, everyone should have at least one dear friend who is a luminary as well as matter of fact support. Someone who reminds you not to put anyone in a box, least of all yourself.
Second, I am always interested in figuring out what makes people tick - whether it's through the Meyers-Briggs testing, Strength Finders, astrology (oh come on - it is older than and therefore at least as valid as the others - and I'm not talking daily horoscopes from the paper either...), and now, the newest discovery of mine - blood type. Yes, blood type. Who knew?
And third, Sheryl Sandberg - this woman is bloody amazing! She is the COO (chief operating officer) of Facebook, among other things. Her book reinforces my belief and message that we are all human beings first - all else comes after that.
Now on to the recent ah ha moment...
I was sharing the post about blood types mentioned above, and reading mine to my dear friend - I'm type O, by the way - and noted that while it says I am supposed to be extremely self-confident, I disagreed with that part of the description. My friend then informed me that yes, I am indeed self-cofnident...when I allow myself to be. Bing! Light bulb moment!
When I concentrate on my abilities, my talents, the things that make me damned good at my job as well as helping me with the other successes in my life - yes, I am self-confident. When I focus on my failures in life, then not so much. And I am the first to say focus on the positive and turn your face to the sun, the light. Yet, I, as much as anyone else, can allow what I consider failures to fill my mind instead of the successes.
And why shouldn't I be self confident about what I have achieved to date? I have a good job, have raised relatively happy, healthy and responsible children, and and happy, healthy and responsible myself. So, by my own definition, I am successful. I do not hesitate to give a hand up to others, and truly enjoy being of service where I can.
So why shouldn't I believe in and build upon my own abilities? Why shouldn't I be confident in them, and thereby self-confident?
And - why shouldn't you be equally confident in your abilities and thereby self-confident?
As per Eleanor Roosevelt, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent - so why are you allowing yourself to undermine your confidence?
Get out there and share your own special light!
