Give Yourself Some Credit

Do you ever have times when things seem great and you attribute them to this or that? I know I do, but it's not true.

I am here to tell you today that it is not about this or that. It is because of you.

Last week, I posted late because I was having a tough time writing about my workshop. I didn't want to write about myself and "toot my own horn." But the truth is: I did create a great workshop and I if don't toot my horn, then who will?

Interestingly enough, I re-learned this lesson shortly after my workshop. I had a very dear friend give me some excellent feedback on the workshop — feedback that I could never thank her enough for. (When she reads this, she will know exactly who I am talking about).

"I strongly encourage you to rethink your introduction. You sold yourself short."

This made me think. How many times in our lives do we sell our self short? Looking back, I know I did at the beginning of the workshop. I said I started my business because I love shoes and shopping. That was it.

While this is true, I also started because I love fashion. I've studied it and invested many years of my time to learn was does and doesn't work. I have enjoyed supporting men and women in feeling better about themselves. I've helped hundreds of people make personal and professional fashion decisions.

I even love watching these people transform. Many of them have no confidence when we first meet, and there is a transformation that happens when they start dressing better and taking time out for themselves. It's virtually the same every time for every person, even though I have helped hundreds.

Many of them call me from time to time just to say "Wow! After I met with you, I got that job I wanted." Or, "I'm in a new relationship." l love that, because I really do what to help people reflect their inner confidence and when they do, great things happen. I've done it hundreds of times, and look forward to doing it hundreds more.

So thank you, my friend. I will be sure that next time, my audience will have no doubt who I am. They will have no doubt that they can place their confidence in me, because I am confident in myself and my experience.

I am also happy to share this advice with everyone else too. If you are good at something, do not be afraid to "toot your own horn." After all, affirmation comes from the inside, and the people who may hire you are looking for you to tell them why you are good. They are not looking to find ways to tell you why you are good! So be good, be great, and share it with the world! :)

Wishing you peace, love, and joy in your life. Always. :)