Confidence is Very Attractive

Today’s mantra is for when you want to make a positive impact. If you are heading back to work after a break, or starting something new, this one is especially for you.

confidence is very attractive

Confidence is very attractive

This photograph reminds me of the times when we move from trying to become something, to embracing it fully. When we move from doubting or being insecure and then begin to own our abilities.

To me this puppy has progressed from learning to walk on his leash to knowing how to do it. He is owning it… and boy does he look good … and happy!

What a great lesson for all of us.

He is radiating joy in what he is doing and feeling good about himself.

He isn’t needing validation saying “Look at me.”

He isn’t doubting himself saying  “I’m not sure if I am any good.”

He’s saying “I am me.”

This kind of “knowing” self confidence is so attractive – to others and to ourselves.

Knowing who you are – your strengths, needs and core values – are the foundations for building confidence, and becoming attractive to yourself and others.

36 responses to “Confidence is Very Attractive”

  1. This is wonderful and quite affirming!

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    1. Thank you Cindy, Glad you enjoyed it!

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  2. Brilliant, Val! And really really freaking cute!! 😉 Let’s go 2015!

    Big love and so much joy to you, dear friend,

    Allison

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    1. Happy New Year Allison! Go puppy go 🙂
      Thank you for stopping by!

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  3. That is very clever Val; I would never have thought of using such an image to demonstrate a similar point, and yet it works absolutely perfectly. The puppy exhibits more than a merely endearing look or countenance, neither of which of themselves are necessarily attractive per se, but rather presents a poise and sure-pawedness 😉 that most certainly is prepossessing. I always have thought that your own avatar projects an attractive self-assuredness; you appear within it very grounded and balanced if I may say so.

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    1. Love sure-pawedness Hariod! It has taken me many doggie lives to reach this place 😉

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        1. I’ll take that as agreement 🙂

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  4. i’m feeling confident enough
    to write this 🙂

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    1. And so you did!
      Thank you David 🙂

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  5. Helpful and joyous, Val! Many thanks.

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    1. Thank you Ann for bringing your joyful presence here!

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  6. Yes! Perfect illustration for Confidence. I hear that little guy saying, “Who I am is who I want to be.” Or maybe, “I am that I am.”

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    1. Love – I am that I am! Glad you enjoyed it Nancy 🙂

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  7. Just perfect and wonderful 🙂

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    1. Why thank you Euphonos 🙂

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  8. The photo says it all, no doubt about it. Perfect illustration Val.

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    1. Thank you Barb, he really is a special pup isn’t he … and then again they all are!

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  9. Strut your stuff little puppy! That kind of joy is contagious.

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    1. Thank you VG! I wonder how many people he made smile that day 🙂

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  10. Wonderful advice,Val! The puppy is showing how it feels to embrace “me”!

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    1. When we love being ourselves it shows 🙂

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  11. Great picture and one that fully supports your argument.

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    1. Thank you Paul! So many lessons from dogs eh … 🙂

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  12. Val, great image. Makes me smile as I try to deter puppy Stan from hopping up on the kitchen table. Street angels and all that!!!!!

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    1. They are such good souls and with love they blossom 🙂

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  13. Thank you Val — May we all walk like that puppy! 🙂

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  14. Well that pup sure is attracting me… I want to scoop him up and snuggle the ever lovin’ heck outta him! So cute strutting his little confident self! ❤

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    1. (SMILE) Thanks Julie … do dog owners around you know you have this tendency …

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  15. hmm. i need to do that with driving. I have not driven on my own now for some ten years. I just have lost my confidence.. I feel like the puppy, dependent – not always a good feeling… thanks Eve

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    1. I see this pup as being dependent and willing to give it a go. We all can stretch ourselves when the time is right and with the right support 🙂

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  16. But he is still on a leash.

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  17. Happy New Year Val! “I am me” is a great mantra to start the year with and to let go of all those doubts and allow our divine true self to emerge. Thankyou 🙂 🙂

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    1. Happy New Year Karen!
      Welcome back 🙂
      Thank you for adding to the conversation about letting go of self doubt and embracing our true self!

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  18. […] We become more confident in the steps we’re taking. […]

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My name is Val Boyko, a dual citizen living near Philadelphia, originally from Scotland.

This blog came to life one morning in 2013.  I woke up with these words in my mind:  “Life is a series of highs and lows. Be grateful for the highs. Be graceful in the lows. And find contentment in your Middle Ground.”

Find Your Middle Ground blog started to explore, reflect, ask deep questions, share insights about awakening, and connect with wonderful people like yourself. Thank you for being here and being such an inspiration.