𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒖𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒇 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇!
One of the questions I get asked often about fiction-romance novel, "Dismantled Hearts," is if it's based on my life and the answer is "NO!" The book is not based on my life and entirely fiction. However, there are multiple characters that I can relate to and the emotions behind them I guess I can say flow through me.
For instance, there's this one character that I relate to that embodies confidence. This woman's self-esteem and confidence was displayed multiple times throughout many scenes. It wasn't something I intentionally tried to go for with this character, but after going back and reading the book I realized she embodied it without having to mention it.
Growing up as a young girl, I had confidence in my abilities and viewed myself in the highest regard. Throughout high school, I didn't deal with self-esteem issues and even now as an adult my confidence is still at an all-time high. Now don't get me wrong there are moments when my confidence wavers, but I never let it keep me down.
I believe we all have struggle areas and over time, we identify them and work towards becoming better version of ourselves. Well, that's the case for some of us! What I realized is confidence is a fundamental part of who I am. It's not just a trait but a core aspect of my being and it's not a struggle area for me. I embrace my flaws, imperfections and my self-esteem is not impacted by what others think of me. I could care less. It's what God says about me that holds my attention.
Over the years as I built my relationship with God, my confidence (no arrogance because there's a difference) increased even more and my faith has taught me to view myself as capable and worthy. As I began thinking back over my life, I connected the dots that confidence in myself as well as God is what's fuels my determination to live up to my potential, pursue my dreams, and push through to become all that He created me to be. There's nothing I don't believe I can't do. If God gives me the green light, I take the risks involved and go for it!
If you're reading this and self-confidence is a struggle area for you, please understand that connecting with the source (God) will help you see yourself the way he does. Know that he sees you as a precious gem that is more than enough. You're not a high value man or woman because of what society says, you are high value because of what God says and knows about you. Be specific in your prayers and ask God to help build you in this area. There is so much He has planned for you - don't let self-doubt and the lack of confidence in yourself stand in your way. Don't allow this struggle to interfere or hold you up from getting out of life what's already been predestined for you!
Until next time!
- Authoress J. Henry, XOXO
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