Replacing Insecurity with Confidence
Last week, I attended a networking event. Truth be told, networking is not something I'm naturally drawn to. I prefer a more intimate, organic connection and conversations. I'm more comfortable speaking to a large group of strangers rather than making small talk with them.
As it approached, I found myself hoping for various reasons not to attend. Self-doubt has a way of doing that. But every year, I challenge my insecurities by stretching out of my comfort zone, and this women's event was the perfect opportunity.
What would it be for you...if you had to name just one area of your life where insecurity creeps in the most?
For some, it's body image. For others, it's career success, relationships, motherhood, or even speaking up in a room full of people. No matter what it is, insecurity makes us feel small, unseen, or not enough.
But what if we changed that?
One simple practice to start replacing insecurity with confidence is reframing your self-talk.
- Catch the insecurity. (Example: "I feel like I'm not going to fit in.”)
- Challenge it with truth. (Ask: What proof do I have that this is true?)
- Change the narrative. (Replace: "I'm not going to fit in" with "I have something to offer.”)
Confidence isn't about never feeling insecure—it's about choosing to believe in yourself and doing the hard thing anyway.
Take a few minutes today to identify one insecurity you're working on and then find an opportunity to step into a space that scares you.
God Bless,
Amy
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." Anais Nin
