VA Blog – Self Belief
This post is all about trying gain some self belief, lets be honest, that’s something so many of us are lacking. VA Blog – Self Belief.
Peoples Perception Of You
Do people see you as confident? Bubbly & outgoing? But inside you’re completely torturing yourself? Drowning in your own negative words? “You can’t do this, give up now, people will be laughing at you they wont take you seriously etc”
Well, you’re not alone!
I was exactly the same, and to an extent, I still am. If anyone says they have never suffered with any form of anxiety
They Are Lying!!!!!
A New Book
I started reading a book by Marcus Rashford MBE, a book called “You Are A Champion: How To Be The Best You Can Be“, I quickly realised it was aimed at Teenagers, but I ploughed on anyway. I found it amazing how hard this young man has worked to get to where he is today & what a positive & determined mind he has. He talks of dreaming big & setting little goals to make the big dream come true in such a way that, event though I am not a teenager (just, ha ha) made me get that determined feeling to push myself. I would recommend it to anyone to give to a youngster ages 10/11 upwards. Very well written.
It got me thinking about my anxieties & insecurities. I realised that it is ok to have MY OWN life goals. Goals that will make me happy, doing what I wanted to do. Goals that are massive, like Marcus, his goal was to play football for England & look where he is now?
So I thought, if he can do it, so can I!!!
My Goals
So, what needs to be done first, I need to set myself some goals………
Lets try 3
(I can always set more)
Goal 1 – To finish my study course. Studying, as much as I am bettering myself, it has been really stressful. Studying, working, being mum, also being teacher with home schooling & PTA Chair to the girls amazing primary school. So I will definitely be celebrating when it is over.
Goal 2 – Get my first client as a VA. I have always been a person who enjoys helping people, so this role was kind of a no brainer. I still have a few really lovely clients for Bookkeeping/Accounting, one of which is The Jam Jar Cocktail Club. (They do some amazing cocktails, give them a try, if you haven’t already).
Goal 3 – Feel Proud of myself! I have always been my own worst critic so for me this will be the hardest challenge. I always just say “I was ok, I could have done better though”. How do you go about telling yourself you’ve done a good job? I really struggle.
What next???
Actually start believing in myself. I have worked so hard to get to where I am now, so I really need to start having a bit of Self Belief.
What about you?
Does having self belief come naturally to you? If not, how have you worked on it? I could do with some tips.
Stay safe everyone