How to be self assured

People judge will judge you constantly for a million little reasons and it's hard to stay true to who you are. It's important not to care what others think, so here are 19 confidence quotes about how to cope with judgemental people to help you get through the tough times.

Heraclitus of Ephesus, one of the greatest minds in history, saw life as a river. He states that “you can never step in the same river twice”. This is because either you have changed and/or so has the river. One thing can be assured in life, and that is that change is inevitable. Those who cope best with change adapt faster and more effectively, whilst enjoying the ride. So how can we best cope with change?

Self improvement these days is an Industry. It's big business. But it needn't be. If we pare it down to it's essence, self acceptance, self knowledge is about being our best self, supporting ourself and being grateful for who we are. No frills needed. "In Tara Brach’s book Radical Self-Acceptance, she asks, “How much time have you spent trying to change yourself?” Self-optimization is so ingrained in society that many of us never stop to consider why we feel the need to constantly…

Have you ever wondered whether you're cut out to be an entrepreneur? Nurses sometimes tell me they aren't sure if their nursing career has prepared them to start and succeed in their own legal nurse consultant practice. Yet even the most routine nursing job is full of life lessons that apply to the business world.

Studies suggest that showing others you genuinely care about them will not only bring you many friends, but also a promotion at work. Psychologists say that likable people are more likely to have a successful career and that is not a coincidence. Friendliness along with confidence makes us more attractive, which in turn makes others drawn to us.

The first step to change is to realize that you actually want to change. Often change itself appears even scarier than the future consequences of staying stuck. And as long as the “what is” feels more comfortable than the “what ifs” of choosing a different direction, we don’t feel compelled to change. Therefore, it is…

Do you find yourself constantly questioning your abilities and second-guessing decisions? Discover signs of self-doubt and learn how to overcome it.