There are so many influences in the world and things pulling us this way and that. Everyone has an opinion, and they all appear to be contradictory. You may feel you are doing the right thing one moment, then the next, you hear something that throws it all into doubt. These feelings are exacerbated if you are a parent, as all you want to do is the best and right thing for your child. The truth is no one knows the best way for you to live your life and raise your children. Every single person is different and unique. What works well for one person may be the exact opposite of what you need to do. It is high time you gained more confidence in your thoughts and choices, and this will benefit you and your family going forward.
Forget everyone else
We all go travel through life as individuals, and unless you specifically ask for advice from someone else, do not listen to anyone. No one has authority over life. Try to stay off of social media too, as this is not conducive to a positive mental attitude. It is generally confusing and is designed in such a way as to make you feel inferior. In some ways, we have too much ready access to people’s opinions, and it can be said that this is causing the mental health epidemic. Never before in history have we been able to see what other people think so much. You need to be strong and stay firm to what you believe. You have to develop a mindset that has the ability to say no to things and eliminate them from your thoughts, and if that means a little bit of social media isolation, so be it. As soon as you know what you are and how you think, you will have the confidence to make better and quicker decisions.
Focus on you
Sit down and think about something you would like to do for you that will improve your sense of self-worth and raise your confidence. Perhaps going back into education and getting an EdD in health sciences, for example, is a way forward for you. Learning and increasing your knowledge will focus your mind on a worthwhile pursuit. The more you can train your mind to think about positive things, the better you will feel.
Exercise
Most people feel that they should do more to look after themselves, and exercise is usually towards the top of the list. If you can get out there and spend half an hour jogging or going for a brisk walk, you will feel better, less stressed, and over time you will look better too. Exercise is a way to increase your confidence naturally as it comes with so many benefits. If you are overweight, you can start slow and build yourself up. The aim is not to give up. No one sees results immediately. But, you will if you have the strength of mind to stick to an exercise regime, and what better confidence booster is there than looking great.
