Aries Yeo asks “How important are other people’s opinions to you?” If you want to reduce their influence, you must first believe in yourself and bring out your inner confidence. True confidence comes from within—not from faking it.

When you feel genuine confidence, where does it come from? It originates from your core, deep within your gut, and resonates through your entire being. That confidence is built on something powerful—authenticity.

The Power of Authenticity

When you embrace your full, authentic self, how do you feel? What happens to your self-confidence?

Self-confidence is an attitude about your skills and abilities. Many of us possess the necessary skills but still feel we are not good enough. Why? Because we compare ourselves to others and doubt our worth. There will always be someone who seems better, somewhere, somehow.

Attitude—the way we think and feel—plays a crucial role in confidence. If we don’t believe in our own skills or abilities, confidence will always feel like a challenge.

Reclaiming Your Core Strength

When we fully embrace authenticity, something powerful happens within us. An invisible force empowers us. The urge to compare, to seek perfection, and to control everything no longer holds us back. Societal conditioning loses its grip on us.

Because we have found our core.

And when we reclaim our authenticity:

• We develop higher self-esteem.
• We gain true confidence.
• We cultivate a strong presence.

As the famous philosopher Laozi once said:

“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts you.”

A Real-Life Example of Confidence Through Authenticity

Here’s a powerful story from a coaching client:

“How important are other people’s opinions to you? I used to think they mattered a lot. I was really lucky—four promotions in four years at my company, and my colleagues were genuinely nice. But as I moved into middle management, I noticed something: I was the only woman among a team of white men in their 50s. It felt intimidating.

During presentations, my colleagues always used PowerPoint with detailed statistics. I tried following their approach, but it drained me. Eventually, I decided to do things my way. When I presented in my own style, my colleagues told me I was ‘on fire.’ I felt more confident and noticed that I could explain my why when asked—something I used to struggle with.”

This is the power of authenticity. When we stop forcing ourselves to fit into a mold and start embracing who we truly are, confidence naturally follows.

Are You Ready to Own Your Confidence?

Confidence doesn’t come from seeking approval. It comes from embracing your full self. When you step into your authentic power, you allow your true confidence to shine through.

Are you ready to unlock that confidence and live life on your terms?

 

Love Aries