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- Do something that makes you nervous<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Boast your wins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Set a small goal and achieve it<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Practice self-care regularly<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Practice self gratitude<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Strut your stuff<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Assert yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Embrace your beauty<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
\u2b50 Download our free self-confidence guide to help you practice confidence regularly so you can shine brighter every day.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n1. Do something that makes you nervous<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tackling a nerve-wracking task can be liberating<\/a>. It’s not about skydiving without a parachute, but facing those small, nagging fears that hold you back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019re talking about small things that you\u2019ve been putting off that make you nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Maybe\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- A trip to the dentist<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Attending networking event<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Going on a date<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Signing up for a stand-up comedy night<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Booking a boudoir shoot <\/a>\ud83d\ude09<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Booking a COUPLES boudoir shoot<\/a> \ud83d\ude09\ud83d\ude09<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
It might go great or it could all go terribly, but you won\u2019t know unless you try and feeling a little embarrassed isn\u2019t nearly as bad for your confidence as never trying at all and always wondering \u201cwhat if.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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You might want to do this weekly or daily. Or you might want to just do this once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you do it weekly or daily, think of all the things (big and small) that you accomplished recently and write them out. Hang them somewhere you can see to remind yourself just how good you\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want to do this once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make a list of your major accomplishments, laminate or frame that baby and hang it somewhere you will see it often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
YOU ARE FIERCE. Remember that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Set a small goal and achieve it<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We get a natural high from accomplishing our goals. But it doesn\u2019t just feel good because of that. It also feels good because it gives us a confidence boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our minds keep a kind of running balance of our accomplishments and \u201cfailures\u201d which contributes a lot to our overall feeling of confidence. Or, our lack of confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Now, I\u2019m not a psychologist and I know there is a lot more involved in it than that. Some people might have a harder time recognizing their accomplishments or put extra emphasis on their failures. If this is something you struggle with, it might be helpful to seek out a professional to talk to.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udc49 Let\u2019s try it out together.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a small goal you can accomplish in the next couple of days?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commit to doing it, then toss me an email at hello@gabrielacruz.ca<\/a> and let me know how you felt afterward. Did it push you to want to do more? To achieve more?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nDid you know?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you book in for a boudoir shoot with us<\/a> we will send you prep guides to help you pick out the right themes, clothes, and more? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We work together with all our clients to build a personalized experience EVERY TIME.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n4. Practice self-care regularly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Taking care of yourself is one of the best ways to remind yourself that you matter. Knowing you matter is a BIG part of self-confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explore our FREE 28-day self-care course <\/a>and indulge in some much-deserved TLC. Because self-care is a must, and you’re worth it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Practice self gratitude<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve all heard about gratitude journals. The whole world is abuzz with gratitude. Be more grateful for what you have. Be grateful for the small things. Etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And this kind of gratitude CAN be a wonderful thing, especially when times get tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why? Because having gratitude doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t wish for more or work toward something better. It simply means that WHILE you work toward something better you remember how FORTUNATE you are to have what you DO have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, how does this work with confidence? And what the heck is SELF-gratitude?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, it\u2019s pretty simple, really. It\u2019s being grateful for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s saying,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you, me, for all you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you, self, for caring about me, my family, my friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you, body, for doing your best to keep me feeling good and here on this planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you, past self, for overcoming something difficult so I could get to where I am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Walking with good posture does TWO important things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- It makes other people treat you as though you are confident<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- It tells your body to tell your brain that you are awake, alert, and ready for life<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Sure, people say we shouldn\u2019t really care too much about what other people think of us, but that doesn\u2019t stop it from mattering. The way people think about us affects the way that they treat us which can have a HUGE impact on our self-confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about this. If you\u2019re in a meeting and people approach you like you know what you\u2019re talking about you\u2019re probably going to have more success than if they treat you like you don\u2019t have a clue. And while it might not be FAIR, it is TRUE that people will treat us more like we\u2019re in charge if we LOOK like we\u2019re in charge. Good posture is one piece of that puzzle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s also a thing that happens in our bodies when we sit and stand with better posture. It sends signals to our brains that we are in control. That we\u2019ve \u201cgot this.\u201d (Yep, there\u2019s a real study on this. Click here to check it out.<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OK, but how can you actually HELP your posture?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s REALLY easy to forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some people actually buy posture braces (you can usually get these from a physiotherapy place or probably even Amazon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Booking a COUPLES boudoir shoot<\/a> \ud83d\ude09\ud83d\ude09<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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