My tip was featured under my maiden name - Curtis in this great article on Thrive - 15 Mantras That Help Boost Our Confidence and Creativity It's all about how you can create your own personal strengths statement to boost your confidence and self-worth.
“When I need a confidence boost, I always resort back to a personal strengths mantra.
My favourite is, ‘I am Sam, passionate, intense, loving and whole.’
It’s a simple formula so that anyone can create their own.
The most important thing is that it starts with ‘I am – your name,’ then it’s followed by 3-5 strengths that define who you feel you are at your truest.
I’ve used mine for almost a decade and it never fails to align and focus me.”
And if at times when you say your statement your mind gives all the reasons why it's not true, (like it did for a client of mine recently). Then add this extra little phrase - I'm at my best when I'm...
It looks a little like this:
"I am Sam - I'm at my best when I'm passionate, intense, loving and whole.
So what is your strengths mantra? What words are you choosing to say to yourself today and always?