By Alex Blackwell

Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

I know when I’m not feeling particularly confident in one area of my life; the other areas begin to suffer, too. When my job becomes stressful and tiresome, for example, so do my relationships and personal health.

I don’t think I’m alone.

Many of my friends tell me they also feel a connection between self-confidence and their personal level of happiness. After all, we all want to feel good about ourselves. We want to realize the incredible potential we possess and to really feel worthy, be loved and have nice things.

But to hold your head high and feel strong on a consistent basis takes focus. It also takes the commitment to look at your... More...