If you tend to belittle yourself or turn down opportunities because you’re afraid to fail, it’s time to make a change.
That’s a powerful lesson learned by Vie Portland, a British author, co-host of a Positive Psychology podcast and a confidence coach who lives with chronic conditions, including the rare skin disorder Epidermolysis Bullosa.
I love this quote, which Vie shared a few years back: “I spent most of my life living within limits; I was limited by what people wanted of me and expected of me; I believed it when they said I was too big; that I wasn’t attractive; that I was boring: that I wasn’t interesting. Then I got very ill and realised something had to change. I bravely started saying yes to life experiences. I worked hard to develop ways to learn to love myself. People saw me performing and asked me to teach them. People saw me dancing and asked me to teach them. People saw me living my life and loving myself and they asked me to teach them. So, now, I am a body confidence coach, a vintage dance teacher and burlesque teacher.”
Vie also does body image and self esteem workshops in schools. Seriously, how amazing is this woman?!
Are you ready for change in your life? Tired of negative self-talk? Consider booking a free, no-obligation discovery call with me, or register for my limited-enrollment Remapping Midlife group coaching program starting on January 20, 2025. My clients can confirm that coaching can help you gain confidence and achieve goals that truly fulfill you. You can learn more in my Frequently Asked Questions About Coaching section.
