Believe in Yourself

For as long as I can remember, I have always second guessed myself. I have lacked confidence in myself and would easily get down on myself with a simple comment from someone or a second guess on a choice.
Over the last few months, I have noticed a change. I began to believe in myself and gain confidence in who I am. I started doing things that I wanted to do and that made me happy. With that came a confidence and belief that it was ok to be me.
People have always thought I was very confident in myself by the way I present myself but that was a mask for the lack of confidence I had. It was a front. Now I am truly confident in myself. Not in a way that is cocky and not thinking that I am better than anyone else but in a way that I am happy with who I am and what I am doing. With this confidence, there actually becomes less judging of others and more of an acceptance for others because I am happy with me.
I didn't really know I was lacking this belief until I felt it. It has been an incredible transformation and with it not only have I become a better person but my relationship with others has strengthened and my other roles have improved as well. I have loosened up a bit and can start to enjoy and appreciate things.
How did I get here. My beachbody and marathon journey have led me here. I have proven to myself that I am able to step out of my comfort zone and am doing things that truly challenge me. It is a great feeling! I encourage everyone to step out of your comfort zone, challenge yourself and find do something that you are truly passionate about!

Nina Pears