#177 - How to Fake Confidence When You're Feeling Insecure

Summary:

 

Do you feel like you lack confidence? You’re not alone! In today’s chat, Diane breaks down what it really means to embody confidence, from feeling good in your skin to how you carry yourself in the world. You’ll walk away from this episode with tactical tips on how to embrace your vulnerability and how to develop your confidence using body language, self-talk, and skill development. Diane also covers imposter syndrome and gives you some real-world tips to help you supercharge your confidence.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• 06:18 - What is confidence?
• 09:14 - Diane shares her story: her thought process & how she became a boss bitch
• 14:39 - The power of having a role model
• 17:00 - If life knocks you down, remember this!
• 17:59 - Small goals = a resilient mind
• 19:21 - Building body confidence
• 20:06 - Why you shouldn’t blame genetics for the way you are
• 21:57 - Diane’s sensual movement journey and how it changed her
• 26:04 - #1 thing you must do if you want to change your life
• 27:33 - Having an abundance mindset
• 28:53 - Abundance mindset & making money moves
• 31:00 - Faking confidence vs. building GENUINE confidence
• 33:01 - The #1 drawback to faking confidence
• 33:41 - The path to genuine confidence
• 34:50 - This is where your magic lies
• 36:00 - 5 tactical tips to help you boost your confidence
• 46:40 - What is imposter syndrome? 
• 49:06 - Actionable steps to overcome imposter syndrome
• 01:02:51 - What Diane does when sh*t doesn’t work out
• 01:03:56 - Do this instead if you’re comparing yourself to others
• 01:07:10 - How helping others can motivate you
• 01:09:20 - Finding power in vulnerability
• 01:10:36 - Building confidence via skill development
• 01:11:48 - Embodying confidence in your body language

Resources Mentioned:

 

• YouTube video: How to Deal with Shyness
• Full Focus Journal

 

Connect with Diane:

 

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro 
• Ask me anything! E-mail: diane@venusfitnessstudio.com 

 

Work with Diane:

 

• The Goddess Body Project 12 week program
• Check out the New Client Offer at Venus 
• Apply to be on our Competition Team HERE
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• Join the Sensual Dance Movement and feel confident in your skin
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