Many of us have had our self-confidence knocked by life.  We learn at an early age not to be boastful, to be modest, to be self-deprecating.

I believe we should all rejoice in the wonderful uniqueness of who we are.  I give my clients exercises to do to help them to develop their self-confidence and self-esteem.  It is not arrogant to want to feel good about yourself.  If you feel happy and confident, you will have a positive effect on those around you.


Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others. 

Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love as quoted by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural speech as president of South Africa