All tagged confident af

Resilient AF, Confident AF, Consistent AF

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Hey there. If you’ve been following along for any length of time, you’ve probably heard me talk about the “AFs” before. These are the three Always & Forever traits that I believe form the foundation for a sustainable health and fitness journey. They are Resilient AF, Confident AF, and Consistent AF. This framework has helped me stay grounded in my own process, and it’s one of the biggest things I try to pass on to others.

How to Shift Negative Self-Talk into Confidence

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Hey there. How do you talk to yourself? When you take a step back and observe your own thoughts, what do you hear? Are you encouraging and supportive, or do you criticize yourself without even realizing it? The way you talk to yourself matters more than you think. It affects your confidence, your actions, and even how others perceive you.

Choosing Confidence and Reinforcing It Through Daily Actions

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Hey there. Confidence is a choice. That might sound strange, but the truth is, confidence doesn’t come from repeating actions until you eventually believe in yourself. It starts with the belief first. You decide that you are capable, that you can navigate challenges, and that you have what it takes. From there, your actions reinforce that belief instead of being the thing you’re relying on to create it.

You Don’t Have to Earn Confidence

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Hey there. Confidence isn’t something you wait to earn. It’s something you decide to have.

For so many people, confidence seems like this elusive thing, something that only happens once you've accomplished enough, proved yourself enough, or finally feel like you belong. But here’s the truth: confidence is a choice. It’s not built from a series of external wins. It’s built from an internal decision to trust yourself, right now.

Turning Heads and Owning It

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Hey there. Every time I step into public, people notice the way I walk. Having Cerebral Palsy, it’s impossible to go unnoticed. At first, this used to bother me. But over time, I realized something: I’m not just someone walking through life—I’m a walking billboard, and not just any billboard. Picture one with fancy neon lights, flashing bright and bold for everyone to see.

Confidence vs. Ego

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Hey there. There’s a fine line between confidence and ego. While confidence gives us the drive to take action, ego can push us into destructive behavior if left unchecked.