Hey there, beautiful souls! Today, I want to share a personal story about how I transformed my confidence and embraced my introverted nature. This journey has helped me love and appreciate myself more, and I hope it inspires you too!
The key to confidence lies within us. You might look at someone gorgeous and wonder how they could possibly have insecurities. The truth is, confidence is not just about how we look; it’s about knowing and loving ourselves, with or without makeup.
When I began therapy, I was challenged to answer a series of questions to help me understand myself better. By answering these questions consistently, I began noticing patterns and gained valuable insights about myself. Here are the questions I answered:
- How do I feel right now?
- What do I feel right now? (This is about bodily sensations in response to emotions.)
- Why am I feeling this way?
- What am I afraid of?
- Why am I afraid of this?
- What am I afraid is going to happen?
- What am I longing for most right now?
- What do I need right now?
- What do I feel about myself right now?
- What do I feel about myself as a woman?
By understanding the difference between being shy and introverted, I could finally embrace my true self. Introverts simply need time to recharge after social interactions, while shyness stems from a fear of socializing. You can be an introvert without being shy, and vice versa.
I used to feel guilty for not being as talkative as others, overanalyzing my conversations and worrying about what others thought. But by recognizing the reasons why I sometimes act shy, I managed my expectations and stopped feeling guilty.
Realizing that confidence and shyness are separate concepts was a game-changer. Confidence is a feeling, not an action. I discovered that I could be introverted, sometimes shy, sometimes outgoing, and still be confident.
Learning to ask for clarification and admitting when I don’t know something has also been empowering. It’s okay to say “I don’t know” because nobody knows everything. Embracing our strengths and being open to learning creates an authentic and refreshing presence that others appreciate.
So, lovely readers, remember that it’s a journey to truly know yourself and embrace your unique traits. It’s okay to have strengths and weaknesses, and it’s okay to be an introvert in a world that sometimes feels tailored to extroverts. Love yourself and let your inner confidence shine! xoxoxo
