Building Confidence

The topic of “What is something you always wanted to learn how to do?” brings up a whole boatload of ideas. T thought I wanted to write about my desire to be someone who could build things or even go so far as becoming a contractor. For example today, I was looking at the four tiers of spices sitting on my cupboard. 

Family members have commented about these spice jars sitting out and say that they drive them crazy. They should be in a cupboard I’m told. I disagree. It is extremely convenient to have the spices at my fingertips when I am cooking. I just took a picture of my spices. They are a bit of an eyesore. oops!

If I felt confident about my ability to build things, I would build a spice “garage” to house my spices. I could simply flip it open when I’m cooking for convenience’s sake. Then I could close it up to keep the cupboard neat and tidy and the spice jars clean. 

So then, I start thinking about what I’d really like to learn. That would be to have the confidence and self-assuredness that I can do anything I want to do or to be.

This came up recently when my Sidetracked Sisters and I were at the Hands On Studio in Door County.

We were all creating fused glass artwork. I had never done this before and the other three had. It was reported to me that I called myself a moron and stupid and inept and other negative things that prevented me from relaxing and being confident that I could accomplish this project. When it was completed, I actually liked it. There was a bunch of wasted emotion expended here. 

I am famous for telling other people that they can do anything they set their minds to. How can I be so hypocritical about trash-talking myself, when I do know better? At least my head knows better but my heart has a hard time exhibiting what my head knows for sure. 

I’m getting up in years and have often stated that I know I can accomplish anything I want to accomplish. The question then becomes, isn’t it time that I stop talking and start doing the things I want to do and tell others they can do?

It’s time to say “Look out world”. I want to learn how to invent, create, and build things that will make my home more comfortable and my life more enjoyable. I want to eliminate the bonds of doubt that have continued to hold me back from trying things. Look out spices. There’s a solution for you!!

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