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Question-a-Day (April 29: Confidence)
Apr. 29th, 2025 08:31 pmApril 29: What gives you confidence and why?
Hm, that's a good question.
If it's about executing a task, or using a skill (like giving a speech or something) then practicing, over and over, makes me feel more confident. Also researching it, and talking to others about it. It makes me feel less lost and a little more in control. More reassured.
Other than that...
Showers. My skincare routine. Playing with makeup and clothes. (Once again) Good music. Good conversations. Prayers, rituals, good luck charms. Channeling a favorite character or an "alter-ego" of sorts. Inspirational quotes. Writing. Art. Love (both romantic and platonic).
I think I tend to experience confidence as an energy of sorts (rather than as, like, an emotion, belief, or mindset or whatever). So it might feel stronger on certain days than on others... but all of the things I listed help me build that energy up when I need to.
Hm, that's a good question.
If it's about executing a task, or using a skill (like giving a speech or something) then practicing, over and over, makes me feel more confident. Also researching it, and talking to others about it. It makes me feel less lost and a little more in control. More reassured.
Other than that...
Showers. My skincare routine. Playing with makeup and clothes. (Once again) Good music. Good conversations. Prayers, rituals, good luck charms. Channeling a favorite character or an "alter-ego" of sorts. Inspirational quotes. Writing. Art. Love (both romantic and platonic).
I think I tend to experience confidence as an energy of sorts (rather than as, like, an emotion, belief, or mindset or whatever). So it might feel stronger on certain days than on others... but all of the things I listed help me build that energy up when I need to.
