December 11, 2014 . 4 Views
Part of being confident is knowing exactly what you're good at... and being a diva is being able to work those talents hard. Think about Beyonce: does there ever seem like there's a teensy bit of doubt in her mind that she can put on an amazing performance? No, it doesn't. She knows she can deliver a good show - and she does, every time. Focus on your talents and don't be afraid to toot your own horn when trying to get something you want.
Another way to demand respect is by standing up for yourself. When you show people you're not a girl who can be messed with, they're going to be more impressed with you - and they're probably then going to be more willing to do what you want. Don't let people criticize you for no reason and don't let others stand in the way of you getting what you want. If someone tells you they don't believe in you, tell them they're wrong and make them truly believe that they'll one day eat those words.
Being confident is super important, but be very wary of the fine line between healthy amounts of self-esteem and narcissism. As the WSJ piece points out, being too full of yourself isn't good. Being arrogant will not only piss people off, it will also alienate them - and no one wants to do things for someone who thinks she knows it all. Sometimes you may need to be a little bit cocky, but like I said... be careful. Keep yourself grounded, no matter how successful you get
Another way to demand respect is by standing up for yourself. When you show people you're not a girl who can be messed with, they're going to be more impressed with you - and they're probably then going to be more willing to do what you want. Don't let people criticize you for no reason and don't let others stand in the way of you getting what you want. If someone tells you they don't believe in you, tell them they're wrong and make them truly believe that they'll one day eat those words.
Being confident is super important, but be very wary of the fine line between healthy amounts of self-esteem and narcissism. As the WSJ piece points out, being too full of yourself isn't good. Being arrogant will not only piss people off, it will also alienate them - and no one wants to do things for someone who thinks she knows it all. Sometimes you may need to be a little bit cocky, but like I said... be careful. Keep yourself grounded, no matter how successful you get
I'm not saying you have to dress in business suits and classy dresses every single day, but let's be real: walking around looking like a bum is probably not going to impress anyone. Looking presentable isn't just about showering, doing your hair and wearing something expensive - it's about nailing your own look and owning it. You don't need to spend a lot of money to do that. People are much more apt to take you seriously when you look like you care about yourself. This is especially important when you have a big event, like a job or college interview. Save the sweats for your lazy Sundays.
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