Power and Weakness

Ever been lying in bed, just about to fall asleep, when suddenly your thoughts are invaded by some embarrassing memory?

Maybe a flashback to that time when you stuck your foot in your mouth and insulted a friend. Or vividly recalling the time when you spilled coffee on your blouse during an important meeting. We all have those cringe-worthy moments and we all replay them, often to the detriment of our self confidence.

It’s hard to feel like a go-getter when you’re constantly reminding yourself of all the times you were less than articulate, graceful or suave. Good thing there’s a way to break free of the grip of these cringe-inducing moments and strengthen your self confidence at the same time.

Why We Take Ourselves So Seriously

We all have an idealized version of ourselves, based on things we value or think we should value. Trying to live up to this idealized self is hard work and leads to feelings of anxiety and tension. Think of how dead serious you are when you’re faced with an anxious, tense situation like attempting to make sure that the world sees you the way you want them to.

For example, in my idealized version of myself, I know how to eat artichokes in public without spattering my décolletage with butter. And I actually have some décollatage and know how to pronounce it without making French people across the globe shudder.