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Confidence Is The Most Beautiful Of Them All

Jun 18, 2024
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Written by Cleanne Johnson, Author, Dietitian, Podcaster, Singer

Cleanne Johnson is a talented and creative artist who immersed herself in acting and performing arts from a young age. Blessed with her storytelling prowess, she perfected the art by telling stories to her family, creating fictional characters who came to life through her words.

Executive Contributor Cleanne Johnson

Confidence forms the essence of one's true self, and when you have an abundance of confidence, you're loaded. You don't need approval from anyone. It’s like walking down the street naked, and not knowing because you are covered with confidence. Lack of confidence often leads to unsatisfactory results in any endeavor.


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Some people take time to build confidence, while others have it fostered from childhood. In my story, I had to develop my self-assurance, and the woman on the train exemplified that growth. Don't depend on others to like or love you. Focus on self-encouragement and self-acceptance. Treat others with respect and dignity, just as you want to be treated. Loving yourself is the key to gaining self-confidence. Genuine love for others relies on self-love. 


One must engage effectively in life-changing endeavors to make confidence crucial. Confidence acts as a driving force, pushing people to achieve the unimaginable. It's the small voice that reassures you, telling you that you can do it. How often do we hear that small voice inside? Confidence is a constant companion to the voice.


Confidence is not doubting, and it has no fear. Either you have it, or you don’t. It's not possible for something to vanish after you've had it. Experiencing tough days doesn't imply losing your confidence. Confidence persists even on bad days. As I previously stated, it never disappears. Negative comments and hurtful behavior from others can aim to weaken your confidence, causing a minor effect. 


Confidence has the power to overcome human emotions if you allow it. Let your confidence rid you of negativity. People will always gossip. It's all about how you react. That's when confidence comes in. Your confidence should not depend on how others perceive you.


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Cleanne Johnson, Author, Dietitian, Podcaster, Singer

Cleanne Johnson is a talented and creative artist who immersed herself in acting and performing arts from a young age. Blessed with her storytelling prowess, she perfected the art by telling stories to her family, creating fictional characters who came to life through her words. Cleanne started writing short stories and poetry to express her feelings and found writing to be a safe haven. Through her podcast, Beauty of Colors, the author of Love My Colors, Beauty of Colors (poems), Beauty of Life: 101 Inspirational Quotes, and Why This Trip, she loves to inspire people and listens to their stories. Deep in her heart, she believes everyone has a story to help change someone's life. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and a Master’s in Public Health from Andrews University in Michigan and now works as a registered dietitian in New York.


When she is not busy working on her next literary project, Cleanne enjoys cooking, hiking, reading, sewing, singing, and encouraging people from all different ethnicities that they are special, unique, and beautiful.

 
 

This article is published in collaboration with Brainz Magazine’s network of global experts, carefully selected to share real, valuable insights.

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