We all have to shed quite a few old identities before we are left with the person we truly are. In this clip, Destiny and I compare our experiences of breaking free from old modes of thinking to figure out who we really are.
Influencers are more involved in their online lives than you might think. They can even get so attuned to interacting virtually that it affects real life.
It can feel affirming when people like you for superficial reasons -- for being good-looking, dressing well, or having money, for instance. But what impact does that have on your self-esteem?
People go on social media at younger ages today. For kids in the early identity-forming stage of life (10-13 years old), it provides a kind of addictive feedback loop. In this clip, Arantza describes how she used social media as early as fifth grade and the impact it had.
In a world where we'd all like to be a little better, smarter, or more attractive, how do you have grace in accepting that other people are ahead of you? In this clip, Destiny and I discuss the universal feeling of never being truly on top.
Confidence is a difficult thing to "build": usually you have it or you don't based on early experiences. However, for some people it *does* arrive later. In this clip, Destiny describes her journey of embodying confidence starting a little later in life.
For many people, the rise of confidence in yourself brings with it a new attraction from potential romantic partners. In this clip, Destiny and I discuss our experiences with, and feelings on, the subject.
Social media tempts you to show off only the best parts of your life; yet, if used correctly, it can be a place of real connection. The way to do that: have a public Instagram and another one that is just for your closest crew.
What does opening up and being vulnerable have to do with being confident? Everything, it seems. Getting real emboldens you to seek out your personal truth, which in turn leads to confidence.
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