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🌟 Conquer Your Career Change Fears: Confidence Boosters for Moms 🌟 Fear is one of the biggest obstacles that you will ever face in life. It will open the door to  insecurity, worry and a lack of belief in yourself - if you don’t confront it. Fear will tell you that you are a bad mother. With the same swing, it will tell you that you will never get that promotion so why try? Many people are unable to overcome fear because they let the overwhelm run their lives. Therefore, before you even think of dealing with the fear, here is a big tip of how to deal with the overwhelm- START WITH THE LITTLE THINGS THAT YOU CAN CHANGE.  Here are other powerful strategies to build confidence and overcome fear: Celebrate Small Wins: Track and celebrate your daily achievements, no matter how small. This builds a positive momentum and shows progress. Visualize Success: Spend a few minutes each day visualizing yourself succeeding in your new career. It trains your mind to anticipate and embrace positive outcomes. Affirmations: Start your day with empowering statements. “I am capable of amazing things” or “I have the skills to succeed” can set a powerful tone for your day. Skill Up: Identify any gaps in your knowledge and take steps to fill them. Online courses, workshops, or even mentoring can provide a confidence boost. Being good at something is a simple way to build your confidence. Support Network: Surround yourself with positive influences. Engage with fellow moms, mentors, and coaches who uplift and encourage you. Meet people that you look up to and ask them how they got to where they are..You will realize that we all face the same problems but in a different shape. Remember, you’ve already mastered one of the toughest jobs on the planet—parenting. Channel that strength and go for your dreams!  If fear has held you back in your motherhood and career, send me a message and book a discovery call.  #CareerChange #ConfidenceBoost #WorkingMoms  #LifeCoachKenya #LifeCoachForWomen

When no one around you is serious about personal development, you might feel like an outcast. Part of growing a business is becoming the person who can manage what you have envisioned. Your mindset is a non-negotiable component of that. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. But, when your brother rants about the stupid questions his co-worker asks at work, your body reacts. 𝘏𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴! 𝘞𝘩𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘶𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴? ↳ 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗱. 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘶𝘱𝘪𝘥. 𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦. ↳ 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘐 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘬𝘦 𝘶𝘱, 𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵. 𝘐’𝘮 𝘢𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘪𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘮𝘦, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘦'𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘧𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦. ↳ 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘴𝘦𝘦. ↳ 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆. These feelings don’t feel good causing you to: ➝ ruminate on the situation. ➝ freeze, shutdown, and hide. ➝ fight with them in your head. ➝ abandon your plans for the day. ➝ shame yourself for feeling bothered by it. But, every minute there, is a minute 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽. It makes sense to want the people closest to you to enjoy the benefits of personal development like you do. 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀. Because there are... People who 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 to pay you. People who 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 for a solution yesterday. People who 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 for YOU to guide them more than anyone else. But, you have to be willing to feel… ➝ 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. You will feel like the odd one out. When you do, don’t forget… nothing has gone wrong. ➝ 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀. You won’t be able to help those who don’t want it or refuse to recognize their own need for it. Focus on the people who do. ➝ 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗱. People will have their own thoughts about you and what you do. Let them. Strengthen your own thoughts about you. When we work together, you get someone who knows 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 what you’re going through. I can articulate these posts with precision because I was here, too. And, just like I’ve helped myself and others through these same experiences, I’m offering my hand to help you, too. One hour. Every week. You and me. 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲. Schedule your consultation. Boldly, Lynne xo

Recently I got a rejection mail and because I wasn't ready/prepared, I got hurt for days. It's amazing how our education fails to equip us with life skills critically relevant to our very survival. Here are some strategies to help you recover and move forward: 1. Acknowledge Your Feelings: Allow yourself to feel hurt or disappointed. Suppressing emotions can make things worse. Acknowledging them is the first step toward healing. 2. Reframe the Situation: Instead of viewing rejection as a failure, see it as an opportunity to learn. Ask yourself what insights or lessons you can take from the experience. 3. Focus on What You Can Control: Some aspects of rejection or disappointment are beyond your control. Focus on the areas where you can take action or improve for the future. 4. Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself. Rejections are a part of life, but they don’t define your worth. Treat yourself with the same compassion you’d offer a friend going through a hard time. 5. Take a Break: Sometimes, stepping away for a short time can provide clarity. Engage in activities that recharge you—whether it’s spending time with loved ones, pursuing a hobby, or simply resting. 6. Set New Goals: Once you feel ready, refocus your energy on setting new, achievable goals. Taking small steps toward something positive can help rebuild confidence. 7. Seek Support: Don’t hesitate to talk about what you’re feeling with a trusted friend or mentor. Sometimes, sharing can help you gain a new perspective or just feel understood. 8. Keep Perspective: Remember, every setback is temporary. Success often involves many rounds of trial and error, and each rejection can be a step closer to where you want to be. By nurturing resilience, rejection or failure can transform into valuable growth experiences. It’s a tough process, but every setback can propel you forward if you approach it with the right mindset. The life of an IT Support Engineer.

RIP to the opportunities we missed because of shyness & low self-esteem. (Stop letting fear control you.) When faced with a new challenge or a big opportunity, what’s the first thing that happens? Imposter syndrome. You think you don’t deserve it, and your mind has doubt: ↳ “I’m not good enough.” ↳ “There’s someone else better than me.” ↳ “What if I fail?” But here’s the thing: growth doesn't happen in your comfort zone. It happens when you step out of it. The only thing standing between you and your next opportunity is your mindset. Here are 4 ways to push past that self-doubt: 1️⃣ Recognize your worth ↳ You bring unique skills and perspectives that no one else can. Tip: Make a list of your top 3 strengths and how they’ve contributed to your success. Review it regularly. 2️⃣ Step into discomfort ↳ Growth requires discomfort. Take action, even when it feels uncertain. Tip: Commit to doing one thing this week that pushes you out of your comfort zone (even if it’s small, like speaking up in a meeting). 3️⃣ Reflect on your wins ↳ Remember those times you doubted yourself—and still succeeded. Tip: keep a "badass list" of all your accomplishments on your phone. Look at it often. Over time, you'll start remembering that list without needing a reminder. 4️⃣ Challenge your self-talk ↳ Don’t let the voice that says "you can’t" keep you from trying. Tip: When a negative thought pops up, ask yourself: "What’s the evidence that this thought is true?" Replace it with a more positive thought. If you’re waiting until you feel ready, you’ll never take the action. Push past the doubt, take action, and grow. What is your favorite tip for stepping out of your comfort zone? Please share in the comments! Image credit: @remindersperfect on Instagram __ ♻️ Repost this to your network if you found it inspiring! Follow me (Sheena Hakimian) for tips that fuel personal and career growth. 💌 Subscribe to my newsletter (link in bio) for actionable tips and tools to help you build confidence and show up powerfully at work.

In a world filled with uncertainties and external pressures, the importance of self-trust cannot be overstated. Trusting yourself means having confidence in your abilities, instincts, and decisions. Coupled with a commitment to do your best, this mindset lays a solid foundation for achieving personal and professional success. Trusting yourself fosters a sense of confidence. When you believe in your abilities, you’re more likely to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new opportunities. It leads to better decision-making. You’ll find it easier to weigh options, consider consequences, and choose a path that aligns with your values and goals.While trusting yourself is crucial, it’s equally important to commit to doing your best in every endeavor. This doesn’t mean striving for perfection but rather giving your full effort and being present in each moment. Acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes. Be kind to yourself when things don’t go as planned; use these moments as learning experiences. Engage with people who inspire and uplift you. A supportive network reinforces your self-trust and encourages you to give your best. Remember, success is not solely defined by outcomes but by the journey of growth and self-discovery along the way. Trust yourself, do your best. - Prabhu Prasad Padhi #SelfTrust #BelieveInYourself #SelfBelief #TrustYourJourney #BeYourOwnHero #OwnYourStory #RiseAndBelieve #PrabhuPrasadPadhi

Failure was a concept I learned about from a kid at school when I was about 6 or 7 years old. I was fascinated by this idea that if you didn’t succeed, you were a failure, and that made you bad. My Nana was always my closest confidant, we talked endlessly while cooking, she let me curse and say anything I wanted. Cooking in the kitchen with her was my favorite place in the world. I asked her about this concept of failure and she said, “Who the hell told you this?” I explained that I didn’t succeed in the game we were playing and therefore he said I was a failure. “I’m sorry to tell you this honey, but he is a fucking idiot.” “But I lost” “So what?” “So I failed” “Who cares?” “Well I care, I don’t want to be a failure” “How many times have we sat down to dinner and I tried something new and it was shit. I put it down the drain. A few right? Oh I’m sorry, should I never cook again? Am I a failure? No. I am not. I order a pizza and we get on with it. I’ll try again tomorrow, and if it doesn’t work out, so fucking what.“ The concept of failure left my mind as soon as it entered. Unfortunate for my grades at school, but great for everything else. I was married young for the first time. It didn’t work out. So what. I learned what I wanted, who I wanted to be and what I would accept. I couldn’t have a successful second marriage without the lessons of the first. My acting career didn’t work out. So what. I found a career path that was perfect for me and utilized every skillset I had, to incredible success. Those tools from The Groundlings Improv classes shaped how I would listen, never say no, respond and not react. Working for tips while I waited for my acting career to take off shaped how I would create an environment of incredible client service in my companies. People put so much pressure on themselves not to fail. It keeps us from running towards commitment, work and success. There is no need to worry about it. If we are doing this life thing right, we are always growing, changing and learning.  So try the thing that makes you uncomfortable, if it doesn’t work out, so fucking what, order a pizza and get on with it. 

Some of the worst decisions in my life I took them when I felt trapped, with no resources available, rushed and stressed. I was missing time, money, mental and physical energy, knowledge, experience, connections, confidence in my skills, patience and maturity. Have I suffered from making bad decisions? Yes! Have I bounced back from them? Yes, somewhat! Will I make the same decisions again? I hope not. Will I make other mistakes in the future? I am sure I will. Will I make the same mistakes again? I am planning not to. We are afraid to talk about mistakes or about difficult situations we might be in. We think we will be judged or that we will be perceived as weak, not able to deal with what professional or private life has to throw at us. We rather be stuck or deal with the consequences of our bad decisions, keep them a secret and not share them with others to avoid those feelings that come with sharing bad times with others who might not support us or worse, take advantage of us when we are in need of help/advice/coaching. So we keep it to ourselves and hope for the best. Will that work? Yes, somewhat. Can we make something about it? I believe so. For me, what worked during tough times was to take a brake and gain clarity over what I can do using my skills, resources, knowledge to better myself and my situation. It helped listing out points to follow and barriers to maintain. It helped connecting back to my vision and reminding myself of my values. Easy to do? No! When you have a hard time you are burning through a lot of energy and resources and the last thing you want to do is use you brain some more, but in my case it helped a lot. Having someone you can talk to can make a huge difference during though times so for those of you who feel stuck, especially at work, I will leave a link in the comments to book a free meeting with me where we can explore your situation and how I can be of service to you knowing how hard can be to go through this alone. Book a free session and let's talk! See the link below.

If you also feel like you're not making headway on your goal, and you feel stuck, chances are your actions (and non-actions) are arguing for where you are or for your past, not what you really truly desire.   It totally makes sense. Your experience is grounded in the past and what you've done. Plus, what is familiar is safe. It keeps you surviving.   The thing is you want to thrive. That frustration you feel at falling into old patterns and being stuck, despite being committed to wanting to create a new career and life for yourself, is your future self talking. She knows you're capable of so much more.   Here's the thing -- All the reasons to stay small and in what's familiar are made up.  They're stories in your mind, rooted in fear, which loves to catastrophize that finishing the paper and the degree, upleveling your career, finishing the novel, getting your first speaking gig will be the death of you and everything you've known and built.   They feel real and valid, but they're just stories -- thoughts and beliefs that you've picked up or built along the way. This is great news because it means that the opposite of these stories is just as equally true and possible.  It's just as possible that you finish the paper on time and do well, complete the degree with relative ease, land the position you've been eyeing, shift to a dream career, finish the novel and land an agent, get your first speaking gig.   I know it's easier to believe the ones where we fail because our brains have a negativity bias. That's why you need to consciously choose the other stories and believe they're just as possible. So why not choose to believe your success is inevitable, if you're believing stories anyway? It's a much better, more expansive story than the one that has you failing. Shifting away from unhelpful stories and developing a more supportive set of self-beliefs is part of the work you do when we work together. Book a consult call and let's change today's story for tomorrow's success. https://buff.ly/45ZxzJd #changeyourthinking #confidence #getunstuck #highachievingwomen #impostersyndrome

Do you dream of advancing, starting a business, or pursuing a new passion, but fear holds you back? I understand.🤗 It is scary to take the leap, especially when you have so much to balance as a working mom. But here is the truth: growth happens outside of your comfort zone. And I want to empower you to take calculated risks and step into your potential!😋 Whether it is asking for a promotion, starting a side hustle, or pursuing a new passion, I believe in you. And I know that with a little guidance and support, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Here is how you can do it👇 Remember, every successful person has taken a risk at some point. You can too! 💪 Let us break down your fears and create a plan to overcome them. 👌 Take that first step today and start building the career and life you deserve! Reach out to me directly and let's get started! #WorkingMoms #TakeTheLeap #Empowerment"

🌟 Stop Undervaluing Yourself 🌟 Many of us struggle with self-doubt and feel we aren't qualified for the opportunities we want. It's time to change that mindset. First, believe in yourself and your abilities. Confidence is the first step towards success. Next, take action. Apply for that job, start that project, or take on that new challenge. In the end, let your results speak for themselves. Show the world what you can achieve when you believe in yourself. Remember, you are more capable than you think. Trust in your skills and go for it! #SelfBelief #Confidence #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #Success #Linkedin #Linkedinfam #Mondaymotivation #Linkedincreators