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I LOVE to cook (and eat! 😉 ) I don’t LOVE to watch TV, but I do love watching Hell’s Kitchen In that episode I show in my video below, Chef Gordon Ramsey reminds "Gizzy" to FIND and USE her voice. She says: “Other people can be loud and confident and suck, but at least they’re being heard." Without using her voice and having confidence, she ending up losing the competition and missing out on the massive […]

Reason #1) We teach other people HOW to treat us Reason #2) You are missing out on SO many opportunities: - Promotions, Raises, Corner office, Best seat in the restaurant, Honest communication in relationships Reason #3) It's more import to be seen as creditable and confident than being a nice person who is doormat Reason #4) You are not being your authentic self, and this result is you feeling resentment, and disconnected --with yourself and others Reason […]

The #1 reason is because you’re used to being TOO nice and TOO polite. These are limiting beliefs that we formed as a child have because of how you’ve been conditioned. (We all were!) The messages that you received from your parents and in school: - Be quiet, be seen not be heard - You’re just a kid, what you have to say is not important - Sit down and stop talking - Raise your […]

You may not have a meticulously organized junk drawer or a closet full of clothes organized by color or sleeve length, but perfectionist traits may still be affecting your life—and holding you back. Can you relate to any of these habits? You think in all-or-nothing terms. Something is either right or wrong, good or bad, perfect or a disaster. You tend to think in one extreme or the other, rather than seeing the characteristics of people and […]

We make our habits, then our habits make us! The more negative habits you have the more you’ll stay STUCK in the same place. The more POSITIVE habits you have, the more success and confidence you will have. Habits are important because we can’t rely on motivation. Motivation comes and it goes. When motivation goes away you have to have discipline, discipline manifests itself as A HABIT. The more negative habits you have the more […]

#1) Make eye contact Whether you’re giving a presentation to a roomful of people or negotiating a better deal on a car repair, making eye contact is key. When you’re so focused on what you’re saying or doing it can be easy to talk to others without actually looking at them. Making eye contact displays that what you have to say is important. #2) Don’t lead with a disclaimer Never minimize or apologize before saying […]

Confidence will be your BEST quality and makes a huge impact on how others view you as well as how you feel about yourself. Check out these instant confidence boosters! 1. Straighten up. A recent study found that the simple act of sitting up straight and adjusting your posture can significantly boost your confidence. 2. Note the positives. Look in a full-size mirror and pick five things that you feel good about. Make note of […]

It’s almost guaranteed that if you have low confidence that you will experience more stress in your life. One of the best ways to handle stress is by becoming more self-confident. When you learn to feel better about yourself and be more positive, you change the way you deal with stress. It's absolutely essential to be confident if you want to be more relaxed and able to handle stressful experiences effectively. Also, relaxation is way […]

Check out theses simple and surprising strategies to be mentally and physically ready for the New Year! Your Goal: Manage Stress Try: Coloring books for adults Why it works: We've seen them everywhere, and you probably have, too. Magical gardens, faraway cities, aquatic creatures, woodland nymphs and (almost goes without saying) Game of Thrones–themed books can whisk you away from your grown-up problems while you color inside the lines for a few minutes. Yes, it […]