There’s a myth which seems especially prevalent in the north east that ‘you don’t tell yourself you’re good, other people tell you’.
That’s all fine and well if external validation is important to you but it completely shuts down the idea that a person should have internal confidence and faith in themselves - that it’s ’cringe’ or ‘arrogant’ to have goals. And if you’re surrounded by unpleasant, bitter people, how do you ever find and maintain the self-confidence to do what you love?!
So yes, being your own cheerleader is GREAT cos sometimes nobody else will do it for you - and you should trust the faith you have in yourself! Good luck with your writing goals - I’ve no doubt you’ll reach them
Another excellent piece of writing Kelly. I would buy your books !
Thank you so much! I'll make sure your copies are always signed, haha. x
Completely agree on this
There’s a myth which seems especially prevalent in the north east that ‘you don’t tell yourself you’re good, other people tell you’.
That’s all fine and well if external validation is important to you but it completely shuts down the idea that a person should have internal confidence and faith in themselves - that it’s ’cringe’ or ‘arrogant’ to have goals. And if you’re surrounded by unpleasant, bitter people, how do you ever find and maintain the self-confidence to do what you love?!
So yes, being your own cheerleader is GREAT cos sometimes nobody else will do it for you - and you should trust the faith you have in yourself! Good luck with your writing goals - I’ve no doubt you’ll reach them
Thank you Nicola! I have a sneaking suspicion your inner cheerleader is also a hoop artist extraordinaire. 2024 is the year we do the things!