Elsy came across as confident, but as with many confident people, her ‘inside’ wasn’t matching her ‘outside’. In other words, how she came across was not really how she felt. She kept herself afloat by using her manuals: instructions on how to behave, what to say and...
It affects your confidence levels and happiness Let me explain how an external point of reference sparks your insecurities and undermines your confidence. External frame of reference If you have an external frame of reference you are seeking approval from an external...
I want some control in my life and I guess that is what you want to. Control gives a sense of security, takes out unexpected surprises and keeps you calmer. As with anything that we do, it depends on how far you go to stay in control. Being well-organized and getting...
Hiya, this is all about Mariette Jansen and how I got where I am today…. and I am still on my journey. Will I ever arrive? It has been tough and challenging at times. My wish is to offer you hope that life can change and the belief that you have to power to...
Confidence. The word is used a lot, but what is actually meant? I looked into it and came up with a range of interlinked meanings, representing different elements of confidence. Imagine a cake, with 5 layers and topped with icing: the confidence cake. Each layer is...