I know that I’m not the only person that has struggled with confidence in my day. Most girls deal with this in middle school, but for me, it was my college days. I just had the hardest time believing that I was who others said I was.
“Me? Beautiful? Successful? Smart?”. I doubted everything!
Unfortunately, those feelings don’t always go away and they haunt you even as you strive to build your business. That’s why I’ve turned to some women that have been there, done that, and got the t-shirt, and now make millions! Who better to learn from than successful Girl Bosses that have already paved the way? Each of these women have inspired me in more ways than one and I’m sure their words of wisdom will help you too.
5 Tricks to Growing Confidence Like a #GirlBoss
Trick #1: Model Mindy Kaling
I’ve been a HUGE fan of Mindy since her “The Office” days. I love that she’s a full-figured woman of color that knows how to use her assets to come out on top. In this article, she tells about her new book “Why Not Me?” and gives awesome tips about how someone that doesn’t fit the Hollywood stereotype can overcame.
“Mindy Kaling’s Guide to Killer Confidence” by Mindy Kaling featured on www.glamour.com
Read this excerpt:
“For the record, I, like everyone else, have had moments when I felt unattractive and stupid and unskilled. When I started at The Office, I had zero confidence. Whenever Greg Daniels came into the room to talk to our small group of writers, I was so nervous that I would raise and lower my chair involuntarily, like a tic. Finally, weeks in, writer Mike Schur put his hand on my arm and said, gently, “You have to stop.” Years later … Read more...
Trick #2: Be A Hero Just Like Jessica
Not only is she GORGE, but she’s an awesome business mogul and total GIRL BOSS. Actress and business owner Jessica Alba finds her confidence from a different source. Find out what made her change her perspective about herself in this article from Shape Magazine.
“Jessica Alba’s Secret For Looking Fierce in a Bakini” By: Shape Editors featured on www.shape.com
Read this excerpt:
“I wasn’t truly confident about my body until I had my daughters, Honor, 7, and Haven, 3. I felt more comfortable in my own skin after…” Read More…
#3 Open Up Like Oprah
There is no doubt that Oprah exudes confidence everywhere she goes. However, she credits the very thing that causes many of us to be unconfident in what has made her into the mogul she is today. Oprah talks about how vulnerability can build confidence.
“What Oprah Knows For Sure About Confidence” by Oprah Winfrey Featured on www.oprah.com
Read this excerpt:
“A few months ago in Calgary, I spent two hours talking to a stadium of 14,000 people about finding your calling and your purpose and learning to listen to life’s whispers. Afterward, CBC television host George Stroumboulopoulos asked me, “What is this thing you have going with the audience?”
I didn’t have an answer then, but I’ve thought about it, George, and I recognize that what brings me the greatest confidence is…” Read more…
Trick #4: Be As Daring As Demi
Gimmie some more Demi! My favorite thing about Demi Lovato is what she’s learning to hone in on. Her confidence is through the roof, but I love how she admits that it wasn’t always that way. Demi has worked her to love herself, and in turn, the world is loving her back. We can all take good notes on how Demi deals with loving herself first.
“16 Times Demi Lovato Showed Us The True Meaning Of Confidence ” by Christina Giribaldi Featured on www.mtv.com/news
Read this excerpt:
“The pop star has been showing us the true meaning of the word throughout the course of this year with her no make-up mondays, her body loving Vanity Fair shoot and her upcoming album, which is appropriately titled, Confident.
#5 Be Bold Like Beyonce
“Beyonce flaunts her curves as ‘Sexiest Woman of the 21st Century’ on racy GQ cover” BY Cristina Everett, Adam Edelman Featured in www.nydailynews.com
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