It's Not Cocky to Say You are Awesome: You Deserve It

In today's narcissistic, "every man for themselves" society, it is very easy to feel lost in the crowd, especially with all the expectations that are placed on us as people. No one wakes up in the morning thinking about how great a job you did at work the other day, or how fantastic it is that you have found a new hobby, or the fact that you are beginning to gain a newfound confidence in your craft. Positive accomplishments as such do indeed deserve recognition, but realistically, sometimes we are burdened with more negativity then anything and because of this, we beat ourselves up.


We beat ourselves up for thinking we are not as great as someone else, we beat ourselves up for not being where we want to be in our lives/careers, we beat ourselves up because we feel as if we aren't enough, and finally, we beat ourselves up based on the opinions of others. Constantly, we are bombarded with distractions that tell us we can't do certain things and that we are limited in our accomplishments.



However, it is important to work on changing that mindset. Yes, everyone has things that need improvement and yes we do have insecurities within us that tell us we can't be successful in whatever it is we desire for ourselves, but nonetheless, we deserve to give ourselves credit for how far we have come and what we bring to the table as people. We have to do this for ourselves, because constant validation from other people is close to nonexistent.



For me, I'm damn proud of myself for starting a blog and expressing my authentic voice. I'm proud that I am a writer and a fabulous one at that. I'm proud that in spite of succumbing to negativity sometimes, I am determined to build myself as a person and thus keep going. I'm proud for continuing on with charm and class on a daily basis even through I struggle with depression from time to time, and I'm proud for being unique, articulate, ambitious, creative, and having the ability to connect with people. Acknowledge your strengths despite feelings of inadequacy and fear in this world. Start small by beginning to see yourself as awesome. Not only will it take you far, but you deserve it.

5 Ways Blogging Gives you Confidence as a Person

In today's world, there are tons and tons of blogs to read that range from a variety of different topics. There are fashion blogs, technology blogs, cooking, lifestyle, and even blogs dedicated to feminism. The list is truly endless because everyone out there has a story and ideas to contribute regardless of whether or not you are a professional or well seasoned writer. Previously, my ass was clueless to the blogging world. I was at a point where I was really trying to find my place as a writer and contemplated whether or not the title of "a writer" should even be associated with my name. I know doubtful right? But I'm human and that kind of mindset comes along with self-discovery and career building. Everything takes time. Now, however, I am proud to say that I absolutely LOVE being a blogger and I am kinda blog obsessed these days. But I have a reason to be because blogs are awesome and so is blogging. Here are 5 ways that blogging gives you confidence as a person.

1. You feel like a total badass because what you have written is yours

As a writing major who is determined to better my craft, taking a look at what I have written is truly liberating. You actually have the chance to see for yourself how much you have grown as a writer and as a person by analyzing and editing your own content.


2. You are voicing your opinion.

In today's age of social media, we do indeed have the opportunity to voice our different opinions on various platforms. However, sometimes the amount we put out there is limited because of the domain. Sometimes I have to remind myself that FB isn't my blog and thus the paragraph posted just isn't needed. When you have your own blog however, you have a voice that isn't constrained because of the ability to say whatever tf you want.


3. You actually feel like you have accomplished something big, however small.

Every accomplishment in life should be viewed as big, but in the grande scheme of things, we equate "big" things with landing a writing internship, getting our articles published on other sites, or getting a book published. However, having your own blog is god damn powerful. It's yours, you say what you want, you have the ability to impact lives, and you are developing your writing skills. You are one one foot in the door, and every writer, every person, needs a head start.

4. It allows you to grow intellectually as a person because you are bettering your life and thinking

We spend so much time these days on social media just browsing and wasting time. But a blog allows you to have something productive to do on a daily basis. You get to talk about solid and relevant issues that matter beyond likes and hashtags.

5. It gives you a creative edge

Finally, not everyone is a blogger and not every blogger will be able to blog like you do. Your voice is unique and special. It's always great to know you have finally found a talent that is fun and gives you some damn personality.