I’m pleased to say that it’s time for a review – a Confidence Review:
AND I CAN HELP YOU HAVE MORE CONFIDENCE AND FEEL MORE BEAUTIFUL
Are you happy with how you feel, look and are approaching this stage of your life?
How is your wardrobe, make-up, hair, confidence and self-esteem?
Do you want this next chapter in life to be the one where you are happy with your age, weight, appearance, mood and impact on others?
Is this the time for that new job, partner, hobby or adventure and you don’t want to hold yourself back any longer?
How much more energy and confidence would you have if you were really comfortable in your own skin expressing your own uniqueness and style?
I understand that change is uncomfortable and it is much easier to stick to familiar old habits. Taking on new ways of being can be very worthwhile and transformative. With years in front of the camera and on the catwalk along with a lifetime love of fashion and style I can help with the where, how and what!
Building confidence from action starting right now I want you wherever you are are to sit or stand a bit taller. Stretch up your spine out of your hips and pull your shoulders back and breath. Doesn’t that feel good? Are you ready to create dreams and goals and face new challenges with more confidence already!
Standing taller with better posture not only makes you feel more confident it will make you less invisible (no more invisibility thank you, although an invisibility cloak might be useful on the odd occasion – you’re too precious for more than that!) Test out this new posture when you walk across your place of work/study or down the street. Notice not only how it feels to you but how others respond to you. Any type of clothing looks better too – I know, I’ve modelled a rubbish bag before!
Can you keep this new posture up? How long before you lapse back to a familiar, less than ideal one – is the invisibility cloak back on?
It’s never too late or pointless to improve your confidence and feel more beautiful. A confidence review is a way of investing in yourself for today and tomorrow. If this has sparked an interest and you want to know more do look out for my Confidence Update email (sign up below)for further details on my Selfe Confidence Course – a 4 week on-line course that is easy and fun.
Lastly, what is your biggest confidence challenge? Do let me know in the comments below and you can put your name down on my Confidence list here if you haven’t already to get further information first and don’t forget to tell your family and friends so they can join in too!
Let me help – Look out for my next update – A Confidence Update, where I will have an example of what’s possible and more on Selfe Confidence Daphne’s way!
PS: How happy are you on film and doing Selfies? Social media is all the rage – don’t get left behind and join in the fun.
PPS: Don’t assume the best days of your life are behind you (I’m now in my 90s so I think I can safely say I know).
I’m 20 kg. of overweight, and that has killed my self-steeme completely and so have fall in a big deppresion. I only pray for being strong enough to start the journey of being myself again and don’t fall in desesperance. And of course, walk unto a room feeling confident.
You can do it – a little at a time every day is key (don’t try and change too much in one go). Small steps will bring your confidence and self-esteem back. Be determined and good luck.
Receiving an e-mail for any form of self-awareness is marvelous! I very recently fell (putting kitty out in the wee hours) and seriously broke shoulder and arm. Surgery scheduled in two days time. The point I’m making is that since my introduction this year to Daphne and her ideas and goals, I face this challenge with a new attitude. Excited to get mended back together and begin the rehab process with elan. You should see some of the outfits I have concocted to accommodate one arm!
So far this has not gotten me down thanks to the new view of me Daphne has helped release.
Oh you poor thing – what a terrible thing to happen. So glad you have the right attitude and I know you will do all the prescribed exercises in time as best you can to get back on form quickly. Love to see your outfits!
Thank you Daphne for your wise and encouraging words. I am increasingly aware of the benefits and relationship between breath and posture through yoga and meditation practice. Awareness and a love of ongoing learning and practice is such a joy. I love that everything starts and ends with breath. So simple.
My intention this year is to expand. To keep growing from this place of appreciation of everything that is and to reach out, stretch out. Expansion and expression, coupled with awareness and appreciation. Yes to this, yes to life ❤
Hi, my name is Ayako. I am sending this comment from Japan. This may be a little too last response, but anyway…
The posture has been my biggest, worst problem for a long, long time. I know how it feels when you keep your posture high and straight and I always want myself to feel that way. One of my real problem is that I am so thin (164cm, 45kg) I don’t have enough muscles to keep my posture straight up, though I am very careful about my diet and do some voluntary training every day. Also the mind and posture are closely related. When I am tired, in low spirits, or (literally) have lost self-confidence, I stoop, crumple into a chair or trudge along with my eyes downcast.
So your ‘confidence’ course sounds perfect to me, and I would like to enjoy my aging journey as much as you do.
It sounds as though fitness and building up muscle strength is your area to concentrate on – a keep-fit or ballet class a couple of times a week might be something to think about. I agree totally that mind and posture are closely related – changing one changes the other! Thank you so much for commenting.
You are inspiring me to make change, thank you 😘
Thank you for your Booster!
I have just started a new career – lecturing and doing workshops. I am 68. That is why I am very appreciative of your your newsletter. Thank you for your comments on deportment. I will be more aware now!
For your wise encouragement, thank you Daphne!
At 5` 12″, 53 years, without work, family and in new widowhood, I`m going to jumpstart my mojo, staying slim, gorgeous and full of grace, just as do you! For me, that begins with beautiful posture and movement, the very bedrocks of confidence – but it began also with the reading of your marvellous book, `The way we wore`, from which I gained surety that one day at a time, I can change and develop, forming a cocoon around my sadness, Confidence in the present, and for the future, for which I thank you most sincerely, special lady.
Morning …..I am 58 years old and have been focusing on my health and wellness the last 3 years. The last year I have been taking boxing lessons at Box Beat in SA and my body has changed and I feel the best ever in 30 years. I love reading and following you. You inspire me 100%. 🦋
Sounds really great Janet. Well done you – as for boxing WOW! The key is to find exercise that you love. Thank you so much for your kind comments. Dx
Issues with low self-esteem are problematic, and I feel having an older mentor to help us maximise our appearance would help tremendously.
Perhaps this could be established across the UK, with a programme that reaches out to seniors
I agree Selfe Esteem can’t be underestimated and this programme reaches across the whole of the UK and across the World – the wonder of the internet makes this possible. It doesn’t matter where you are and you have the freedom to do the course at a time that suits you – still with the benefit of knowing others are doing it too and Claire & I are supporting you. Dx