I went through experiences in my life that were traumatic and as much as they made me stronger they also made my weaker in many ways. I notice myself being afraid to speak my mind & say my truth or ask for things that I need & want. I really struggle with assertiveness and confidence. I lost that side of me and I’m looking to take my “power” back.
Any advice?
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Start doing and achieving things in life, whether it be your goals hobbies, passions, etc. Also put yourself out there and talk to people. Chase excellence, not people.
Check out the book “The Confident Mind” by Nate Zinsser. I’m also trying to improve my confidence after some traumatic events. I’m still reading it and slowly working on one or two things at a time. But after applying a few of his tips, I’ve already seen a drastic improvement in my confidence.
One of the other comments suggested to start doing and achieve things. In Zinsser’s book, he even goes into about how successes only improve one’s confidence if one allows it. I’ve exceeded a few of my goals and my peers often compliment me on doing “well” in this game in life. But I still lack confidence. But thanks to his book, I now know that is because I never really “allowed” those successes to improve my confidence.