I have been coaching ladies for a few years. The biggest thing I have learned, both for my clients and myself, is that the key to it all is inner confidence. 

There are multiple strategies, ways of thinking, patterns of behavior, and practical tips for improving your life and feeling better about yourself. But they are redundant if the foundation is not stable. That foundation is your genuine self, the you that deep down you know you are. The secret is that it takes confidence to find that foundation and bring out the real you.

Three steps to confidence you can take today:

1. Understand your values

Personal values are a big passion, and I often get carried away when I talk about them. I make no apology for that, though. They are one of the most important things you can know about yourself and are vital in getting genuine inner confidence.

Your values are right at the very core of who you are. They are building blocks, cornerstones, and foundations. A value is something i...

Life is a beautiful journey. A journey that you only get the pleasure of enjoying once. So, you must maximize your time on this earth by ensuring that you appreciate every single moment you can.

It truly is those little things in life that bring us the most joy. Some women believe that their level of personal happiness is dependent upon the actions of others. While contributions from loved ones certainly can boost your spirits, the key to everyday satisfaction rests in your own hands.

Four easy approaches to bring more pleasure into your life each day:

1. Spend alone-time with your partner. Love is the most powerful prescription for happiness. Luckily, it is free, enjoyable for both parties, and readily available! Take advantage of the beautiful person you have by your side and spend as much quality time together as possible.

* Schedule a monthly date night, even if you live with each other. (Hint: Being in a lively atmosphere where the crowd disappears will bring you ...

Developing balance and harmony among all the aspects of your life can bring you true happiness. It can be challenging to keep everything in order, but the harmony you create makes a tremendous difference when you do.

The trick is to spread your focus reasonably equally among the different areas of your life. This means that, while your work life might be stressful, you cannot overlook your relationships, spirituality, or other areas that are also vital to you.

The situation can be compared to the beautiful music performance by an accomplished orchestra. All instruments perform in perfect harmony together. Occasionally one instrument will come forward into the spotlight while the other instruments wait or keep on playing quietly, fulfilling their part of the total beauty.

Use these techniques to bring the beauty of balance and harmony to your life:

1. Avoid completely focusing on one issue. If you devote all of your energy on one aspect of your life, the others fall by th
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Dealing with conflict diplomatically can be an overwhelming challenge if you have a short temper. The way you treat others affects your career contacts, friendships, job security, and even romantic relationships.

To deal with conflict kindly, be willing to agree to change.

The next time you face confrontation, follow these tips:

1. Step out of your shoes. Scrutinize the situation objectively as it will allow you to see both sides of the story honestly. Why is the other person unhappy? What could you maybe have done to offend them or cause them to feel as if they were wronged or attacked? Is there any merit to their reaction?

* Remember, most people hardly ever lash out without a feeling of justification. Find why they approached you so hastily so you can figure out how to diffuse the situation.

2. Be understanding. Sometimes, all someone needs to calm down is to feel as if they are understood. Say something that will make them feel like they have the right to think
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While dream analysis will not solve all your challenges, just paying closer attention to your dreams can drive you in the right direction for resolving at least some of them. Your dreams can give you clues about what is going on in your subconscious.

Sleeping gives your mind much-needed rest and allocates your brain time to sort things out. What is actually on your mind may wind up in your dreams as a way to deal with your feelings.

Take an interest in Dreams

Get into the practice of paying attention to what your dreams are advising you. They might appear wild and crazy initially, but you may find an important message hidden within if you break them down.

When you have trouble recalling your dreams, keep a pen and paper beside your bed. You might be able to remember your dream the instant you wake up. If so, you can immediately jot down your thoughts before they are lost. This technique also enables you to capture the details of your dreams more fully.

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It could be a great thing if you find your comfort zone. Every woman likes a place where she can feel safe. Still, sometimes your comfort zone limits you. You may miss out on opportunities without even knowing that you are missing out!

Growing your comfort zone can create a whole new world of excitement, experiences, financial opportunities, friends, knowledge, and passion in your life. To take advantage of these benefits, the first thing you must do is embrace change.

Life is full of changes. When you get into the habit of finding the good in every change, you become more comfortable with the idea of change itself and look forward to the new adventures that lie ahead. With this mindset, you are ready, willing, and able to expand your comfort zone.

Try these practical techniques to help you break free of the limits of your comfort zone:

1. Think positive thoughts. When you live in a bubble, and that bubble breaks, you will most likely feel fear. When you are afraid, focu
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Do you ever look back on something you thought was difficult, only to now believe it is easy?

We do not start in life with strengths set in stone. We start with an empty slate. Many women have natural abilities, but they still need to improve their blind spots. It just does not take them as long as others.

When you look at your current strengths as a one-time weakness, you can take comfort in knowing your present blind spots will someday be strengths. Of course, this is if you want to turn them into strengths. There may be reasons why you do not want to put in the effort. We only have only 365 days in a year, after all. We have other situations happening in the lives that cause us to put certain things on the back burner.

You should ask yourself, "How important are some of your blind spots?"

This is when you take advantage of the strengths-once-were-weaknesses mindset. That is not always as straightforward as we would like.

Are they preventing you from obtaining your goals?

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Perhaps aside from the most successful people in the world, we all sabotage ourselves. Some wait until they get close to success, while others sabotage themselves before taking the first step. The causes are the same regardless of when it occurs.

The world is tough enough without taking on the role of the greatest obstacle you face in life. You are also the toughest opponent to beat.

Hardly anyone addresses this issue in their own life. If you can end this behavior, you will have a huge advantage over everyone you know. There is not much else in your way if you can get out of your way.

Avoid self-sabotage and enjoy more success with these strategies:

1. Think about your goals. Does this make you feel uncomfortable? This best predicts your ability to follow through on a goal. If you can think about achieving your goal and only have positive feelings, you won’t sabotage yourself. But, if you get that queasy feeling, you know you have some work to do.

2. Visualize posi
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When you believe in yourself and are sure that you will succeed at something, you have self-confidence. Throughout life, your self-confidence level might fluctuate when faced with challenging situations. However, you have the power to build your self-confidence.

Although parents can encourage young children to believe in themselves, only you hold the keys to strengthening your confidence as an adult.

If you feel less self-assured than you would like, you can step up and take action to shore yourself up. Review the following strategies to find inspiration.

Take personal responsibility to build your self-confidence using these methods:

1. Select a mentor. If you want to believe in yourself, seek someone you think exhibits great self-confidence. Consider this person to be your model of self-confidence. When selecting a mentor, ask yourself:

• Does she stand straight and strong?

• Is she relaxed and open to others?

• In addition to these traits, maybe she h
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Low self-esteem is a common challenge, regardless of age, background, or socioeconomic status.

We all know high self-esteem is good, but how does one develop it?

Many programs and books are designed to raise self-esteem but are still challenging. Try these top 10 tips to give your self-esteem the boost you seek.

Increase your self-esteem and feel great about yourself with these strategies:

1. Get support from your greatest fan. You probably have a friend or family member who always finds a way to lift you when you feel down. Visit them and let them know you are struggling.

2. Remember that low self-esteem is a symptom of detrimental thinking habits. Anything that was said or happened in the past is over. You can only keep those things alive with your thoughts. Uplift your thinking, and your self-esteem will begin to rise as well.

3. Learn how to take compliments. Compliments are hard to take when your self-esteem is low. Ironically, that is when you need them the
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