I used to be this shy type of girl that can't express herself. Lately, I had been working seriously on my self-confidence for months, and it actually showed on me. There is this colleague of mine I admire so much; we're not as close as friends, so I didn't know how to go about it. One day, I decided to put my confidence to the test by striking up a conversation with him. Before I knew it, we were already joking and laughing like we'd known ourselves for long. The conversation lasted long, and I found myself speaking my mind without hesitation or shyness. I shared my thoughts and opinions, and he listened. I could tell he was impressed.
As the night went on, I took the lead and suggested we grab dinner at a restaurant close to my place. I felt in control, and he was okay with it. I wore a dress that made me feel beautiful and confident – the dress was specific for the outing. This guy couldn't get his eyes off me. Throughout the night, I was myself. I didn't try or pretend to be someone I wasn't; I was genuine. As we talked, I showcased my skills and shared my accomplishments proudly. I told him about my hobbies, my passions, and I also told him about how I'd been admiring him for some time in the office, even without showing it. He was impressed by my confidence.
He challenged my opinion on something, and I stood up for myself, making him understand my point of view. I didn't back down or apologize for having an opinion. He was shocked because I was known in the office as this very shy and quiet girl who doesn't like talking too much. Almost time to leave, I made sure my confidence was still intact 😄; I took a deep breath, smiled, and made eye contact. At this point, I felt confident in myself and beautiful, and I knew it was so obvious.
As we said goodbye to each other, he said to me, "You're so amazing. I love your confidence." I smiled and thanked him, knowing that I'd shocked him with my confidence and made a lasting impression. From that night on, our friendship blossomed...
Thank you for stopping by my post, and if you're reading this post and still struggling with self-confidence, I want you to know that you too can do it, just like I did. Thank you 🤗.
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