7 Tips To Boost Confidence And Why That Is So Attractive And Important
7 Tips to Support Our Health and Well-Being | 7 Strong Tips For How To Build an Empowered Relationship | Boosting Confidence in Parents |
7 tips to support our health and well-being
by Gabriella Kőrösi
One might ask how boosting our health and well-being boosts our confidence and empowers us. As a nurse for over 30 years and a health care and public health professional, my perspective is our health is everything. If we have no health nothing else matters. I truly believe that health comes first.
When we are healthy and take good care of ourselves then we can support and take care of other people, our surroundings, and different tasks and goals we want in our lives.
Tip 1: Do nothing. Be in complete rest and relaxation without worrying about the next thing. Both our body and mind need periods of relaxation. In this complete nothingness, our brain can make connections and our body can regenerate. This is why the best ideas and connections we make when we rest and wake up in the early morning after resting at night. No one can keep going on without proper rest the body will crash sooner or later. Allow proper rest.
Tip 2: Build community. A community of people around us. Life brings a lot of ups and downs. It is wonderful to celebrate with others. Loneliness is a silent killer. We are tribal people meant to share and be with other humans. Creating a circle of people whom we enjoy being around, and supporting each other is essential for well-being.
Tip 3: Taking care of our health. If something hurts pay attention and take care of it. If something seems abnormal seek care and check it out. Waiting can increase and prolong illness and can have devastating consequences. Health is a #1 priority. When our health is down, we are down.
Tip 4: Be kind and spread positivity around. People who are kind and welcoming have a happier healthier and longer life. Being bitter and angry will help nobody.
Tip 5: Volunteer. Supporting one’s community builds great connections, stimulates the brain, and promotes well-being. Helping others also helps us.
Tip 6: Spend time in nature. Nature is calming, and relaxing and promotes health and well-being. Nature creates scenery and chemicals that are calming to our brains. People tend to forget that we are mammals and are meant to spend time in nature. Nature decreases stress and anxiety in our bodies. Spend as much time as you can.
Tip 7: Acceptance. Acceptance of ourselves is a great benefit for health, well- and being gives us strength, and gives us the power to be who we are. When we can fully be ourselves, we feel good. Hiding from who we are and continuously seeking for a better future can make the present feel oblique. By accepting the beautiful person we are fully at the highest level of empowerment in life. Acceptance increases longevity, happiness, and joy in our lives.
I hope these tips are helpful, ultimately any step toward health will boost our confidence and empower us.
7 Strong Tips For How To Build an Empowered Relationship
Being empowered means making decisions in every aspect of life that put you in control and lead you toward your desired life. Romantic relationships fail when one partner feels disempowered. It is essential that the relationship feels safe and allows both people to grow individually and as a couple.
Seven Tips For an Empowered Relationship
Know what you want. You cannot make decisions if you do not know what you want and need. To be empowered, you must be willing to make decisions.
Communicate clearly and respectfully. This is not just about expressing your thoughts but also about listening to understand. It’s a way of showing respect and valuing each other’s perspectives.
Set boundaries, discuss them, and enforce them.
Accept each other’s imperfections; we all have them. Forgive mistakes and apologize with sincerity.
Accept personal responsibility. You are not in a relationship to parent each other. Step up. Avoiding blaming, nagging, shaming, or insulting each other is crucial. Instead, show appreciation and respect. This will create a secure and respectful environment in your relationship. Learn to manage, regulate, and express your feelings. High emotional intelligence will help solve problems, resolve conflicts, and create a more comfortable home. Avoid emotional reactivity. Learn to pause, breathe, and respond rather than react when upset.
Compromise and realize that everything you do is for the greater good of both of you. You are in an equal partnership, and that requires giving and taking. Be there for each other.
Embrace each other’s differences and learn from one another. Be flexible and compassionate. Things may not always go as planned, but as long as you support each other, you can make the best of any situation.
Final Thoughts
To be empowered in your relationship, you must be all in. You have to decide to commit to this person, your partner before you can move forward into a fulfilling lifestyle. It is essential to want what is best for each other. You are a team and must support each other.
Add value. Bring your A-game and show up every single day. When you don’t feel well or have a bad day at the office, you can still be kind and appreciative of your partner.
Once you commit, do not compare your relationship to anyone else’s. It is great to be inspired, but don’t envy others. You do not know what happens behind closed doors. Be grateful and happy with what you have.
Boosting Confidence in Parents: A Journey Worth Taking
By: Gabriela Trofin-Tatár
When I became a mother, I had no clue about motherhood. I’ve often found myself questioning my choices and skills to raise little humans. I think most of us feel the same, yet we keep on going. Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, and it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why boosting confidence in parents is beneficial not only for them but also for their children.
When parents feel secure in their roles, they can provide a nurturing environment with calm and patience. I know that’s easier said than done, but as we get to know our new selves as parents, we can and will become more used to the chaotic routine we set in place and adapt on the way.
Support Networks
One of the most effective ways to boost confidence as parents is through support networks. Connecting with other parents can do wonders! I dismissed this at first, because I didn’t want to be judged by other parents; that was my biggest fear, stemming from my insecurities. Slowly, I joined the mothers’ church group in my neighborhood, and that already opened up a new world for my firstborn and me. I found out that mothers were helpful and were listening to each other, with compassion and support.
Perhaps you will find your network to suit your values in playgroups, online forums, or community events and get a sense of belonging. We are social beings, and parenthood has the quick effect of putting us into a box and isolating us. Unless we take care of ourselves by being aware of our social needs, even with a small baby or toddler.
By sharing our experiences and hearing others’ stories, we will feel less alone in our journeys. I learned that it’s okay to make mistakes and that learning from them is part of the journey. When we support each other, we build the confidence that benefits everyone involved.
Self-Reflection
Another powerful tool I discovered a bit later, with my secondborn, is self-reflection. I was going into deeper postpartum depression and felt very low after giving birth again. I somehow had to get out of that hole, literally. So I asked for help, and it came in the form of a book that taught me how to pay less attention to my ego, to allow all the passing through in my head to do just that, to pass. I had to let them flow and not dwell on them for too long. The book is called The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself.
Through this book, I learned to take time for myself, to listen to podcasts to keep my mind active with things I was interested in at that time, and that was self-development.
Acknowledge Your Achievements
I also started going to the gym regularly and acknowledging my achievements, no matter how small. All these steps I was taking consciously significantly enhanced my self-esteem. I tried keeping a journal, but that didn’t work out for me. It might work for you, though.
Celebrating our everyday wins and special moments helps shift our focus from what we think we’re doing wrong to what we’re doing right. This switch to positivity instead of dwelling on depressing and negative thoughts as parents is much needed. For me, this boosted my confidence and also set a positive example for my kids in time about recognizing their own accomplishments.
Ultimately, boosting confidence in parents is crucial because it directly influences the emotional well-being of the entire family. It always comes together with healthy communication between the partners (mom and dad). Confident parents are more likely to engage positively with their children, teaching them about open communication and trust. Only in such a secure environment will children feel safe to express themselves and explore their own identities.
I recommend to every parent out there to consciously invest in their confidence, because it improves our lives. It’s one important way to shape the next generation to be resilient and confident individuals ready to take on the world.
I leave you with this quote, which I love, from the book that changed my life as a mother.
“There is nothing more important to true growth than realizing that you are not the voice of the mind - you are the one who hears it.”
― Michael A. Singer, The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
What are your thoughts on this, and what else would you add? What helped you boost confidence in yourself as a parent? Thank you for reading, and I welcome your ideas.
Gabriella: Accepting ourselves the way we are is the highest level of empowerment. This is a true gift we can give ourselves.
DR: Confidence cannot be gained by NOT participating.
Libby: People are attracted to confidence and authenticity. Be yourself, accept who you are, and stay humble.
Gabby: By modeling self-assurance, we teach our kids the value of confidence.
Thank you for reading,
Dr. Gabriella Kőrösi, Founder
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I really enjoyed writing my section of the magazine and sharing what I have learned. Reading Libby's and Gabby's sections complete the circle of health, relationships and parenting. Wonderful tips and great wisdom from our team. I am very proud of our magazine.
Thank you for your kind wisdom.