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7 Ways To Become A More Confident Woman
No woman can truly be the confident woman she was meant to be without having the confidence to be strong, secure, and savvy.
The problem is, we’re not all blessed with the inborn sense of confidence some women have. Many of us have to work at it.
The good news is, confidence IS something you can develop, even if you’ve never been all that confident before. Here are seven simple ways to do that:
- Do Something Good For Someone Else – It doesn’t matter how big or small the deed is, the fact is that good deeds gives us a tremendous dose of inward-focused good will. And when you feel good about who you are, it’s easy to be strong and confident.
- Play A Role – Believe it or not, half the confidence you perceive in others is just them pretending to be the strong person you think they are – except after a while, it ceases to be pretending and becomes real. So play a role. Put on a fantastic outfit that makes you look strong and confident, and pretend to be the confident person you want to be. Before long, fantasy will become reality.
- Smile – It’s that simple. Smiles are a powerful thing. They influence those around you, and they also have an impact on the way we feel about ourselves. Put on a smile for no reason at all and you WILL begin to feel good about who you are.
- Put On A Bold New Outfit – Few things are as invigorating as putting on a great new outfit and hitting the town. You look good, you feel good, and those good feelings extend to every other part of your life.
- Frequently Try New Things – We’re not necessarily talking about skydiving or learning to fight bulls. Even small, simple things such as trying a meal you’ve never had before or wearing a style of top you’ve never worn before can have a big impact on your self confidence. New things embolden you, and when you’re emboldened, you feel good about your ability to take on anything the world throws at you.
- Be Who YOU Want To Be – If you feel as if you are constantly trying to live up to the image others expect of you, you are not alone. That feeling is something women have to deal with every day. But wait, let’s correct that: We don’t HAVE to deal with it, not if we don’t want to. Instead of being who others want you to be, proudly embrace who you ARE. You’ll be amazed at how good you feel about it.
- Be Judgment Free – One of the best ways to alleviate the sting of judgment is to be free from judgment ourselves. Accept others for who they are and be more open about embracing the incredible ways in which women can differ from one another, and you’ll find those feelings begin to transfer inward, too. Free yourself from judgment and self-confidence will follow.
The beautiful thing about these suggestions is that not only do they actually work, they are something you can easily start to incorporate into your life right NOW.
So what are you waiting for? Become the woman you were always meant to be!
To learn more about Andrea Lopresti Fine Jewelry, look at our handmade jewelry on Etsy, and follow us on Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook.
The Secret Link Between Jewelry and Confidence
It would be hard to overstate the power of confidence. There is a reason why the image of a strong woman is so powerful, powerful enough to inspire and also powerful enough to instill fear in those frightened of strong women.
It’s because confidence is not only our ticket to a happier life, a better life, and a stronger sense of control over our own destiny, it’s also because confidence is FREE. The trick is learning how to grab hold of yours.
One of the secrets to improved confidence might be right in your closet.
Don’t believe us? Consider these three ways your jewelry is a potent tool for building confidence:
The Ability to Change
Jewelry and clothing does for us something few other things can do: it allows us to change ourselves at a moment’s notice. We all have certain outfits that only fit certain moods. We all have tops that, whether consciously or unconsciously, brighten our mood the moment we put them on, or pieces of jewelry that make us feel dazzling. Most important of all, our clothing allows us to choose who we are going to be on a moment-by-moment basis – and that is incredibly empowering.
Do we want to be a sharp, intelligent professional? An arty wild child? A demure lady with a mysterious side? Any one of a million personalities can be expressed through our jewelry and clothing, and that’s a wonderful thing.
It Can Be An Emotional Sponge
Your sense of fashion is more than the jewels, colors and patterns you drape across your body. It’s an extension of who you are. An aspect of that philosophy many don’t consider is that clothing can be used as a way to enhance or dampen certain emotions. This will sound strange, but hear us out: when a date goes badly, let your top soak up those bad vibes. When you’re feeling great, that feeling will stick with the clothing you have on. Getting rid of clothing you associate with a boyfriend gone bad helps you feel better. And so on. Makes sense, right?
We’re not the ones inventing this notion, either. There is science behind what we’re saying. A 2008 report in Qualitative Research in Psychology, for example, noted that even just thinking about certain wardrobe items could give someone a boost in confidence if that piece of clothing had previously been associated with good feelings (a promotion at work, getting compliments, etc.).
Jewelry As Memory
More than a tool for change, more than a place to deposit your emotions, in many ways jewelry is our own personal time capsule. Every piece has memories attached. Every pendant was there with you during days both good and bad; every set of earrings framed your face during moments you won’t forget. Important days, important moments, important successes and accomplishments, all of them are intertwined with memories of what jewelry you were wearing that day.
What does this mean? It means your jewelry has power in your life you probably don’t realize it has. It’s woven into the fabric of who you are. Therefore, through that power, you can tap into the same strength and spirit you had during the best moments of your life. Embrace the idea that your jewelry is a time machine and find strength in that.Conclusion
The next time you open your jewelry box, closet or wardrobe, look inside and see your handmade fine jewelry and garments for what they really are: pieces of you embodied in precious metal and gemstones that are capable of helping you tap into the best part of yourself.
That’s a powerful thing.
To learn more about Andrea Lopresti Fine Jewelry, look at our handmade jewelry on Etsy, and follow us on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook.
7 Easy Tips To Become A Confident Woman
No woman can truly be the confident woman she was meant to be without having the confidence to be strong, secure, and savvy.
The problem is, we’re not all blessed with the inborn sense of confidence some women have. Many of us have to work at it.
The good news is, confidence IS something you can develop, even if you’ve never been all that confident before. Here are seven simple ways to do that:
- Do Something Good For Someone Else – It doesn’t matter how big or small the deed is, the fact is that good deeds gives us a tremendous dose of inward-focused good will. And when you feel good about who you are, it’s easy to be strong and confident.
- Play A Role – Believe it or not, half the confidence you perceive in others is just them pretending to be the strong person you think they are – except after a while, it ceases to be pretending and becomes real. So play a role. Put on a fantastic outfit that makes you look strong and confident, and pretend to be the confident person you want to be. Before long, fantasy will become reality.
- Smile – It’s that simple. Smiles are a powerful thing. They influence those around you, and they also have an impact on the way we feel about ourselves. Put on a smile for no reason at all and you WILL begin to feel good about who you are.
- Put On A Bold New Outfit – Few things are as invigorating as putting on a great new outfit and hitting the town. You look good, you feel good, and those good feelings extend to every other part of your life.
- Frequently Try New Things – We’re not necessarily talking about skydiving or learning to fight bulls. Even small, simple things such as trying a meal you’ve never had before or wearing a style of top you’ve never worn before can have a big impact on your self confidence. New things embolden you, and when you’re emboldened, you feel good about your ability to take on anything the world throws at you.
- Be Who YOU Want To Be – If you feel as if you are constantly trying to live up to the image others expect of you, you are not alone. That feeling is something women have to deal with every day. But wait, let’s correct that: We don’t HAVE to deal with it, not if we don’t want to. Instead of being who others want you to be, proudly embrace who you ARE. You’ll be amazed at how good you feel about it.
- Be Judgment Free – One of the best ways to alleviate the sting of judgment is to be free from judgment ourselves. Accept others for who they are and be more open about embracing the incredible ways in which women can differ from one another, and you’ll find those feelings begin to transfer inward, too. Free yourself from judgment and self-confidence will follow.
The beautiful thing about these suggestions is that not only do they actually work, they are something you can easily start to incorporate into your life right NOW.
So what are you waiting for? Become the woman you were always meant to be!
To learn more about Andrea Lopresti Fine Jewelry, look at our handmade jewelry on Etsy, and follow us on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook.
