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Confidence Isn't Loud
For a long time, I had a very specific picture of what confidence looked like.
She walked into a room and owned it.
Never seemed nervous.
Always knew exactly what to say.
Probably had the perfect comeback ready too, instead of thinking of it three hours later in the shower like the rest of us.
Confidence looked bold, outgoing and completely sure of herself.
At least that's what I thought.
Turns out, some of the most confident people I've met aren't particularly loud at all.
You Take Care of Everyone Else. When Do You Get Added to the List?
Women are really good at noticing when everyone else needs something.
Someone hasn't eaten? We notice and turn on the oven.
A family member mentions an appointment they need to make? We write it down, remind them, or make it for them if need be.
The people we love aren't feeling well? Suddenly we're asking questions, looking things up, and making sure they actually do what they're supposed to do.
Meanwhile, our own bodies can practically submit a formal written complaint and we'll respond with, "I'll deal with that next week." Or the equally popular, "I'll get to it."