confidence – Ruthann M. Wilson

Rebuilding Confidence: Steady Practices for Wisdom and Strength

Like stones balanced one by one, confidence is rebuilt through steady practices and the wisdom we carry forward.

When change arrives suddenly or asks more of us than expected, confidence can wobble before it steadies again.

Transitions in our lives and work can shake our confidence, especially when they ask us to stretch, release, or reimagine what comes next. Yet they also invite us to rebuild with the wisdom we’ve gained and the lessons we’ve carried forward.

Confidence is a steady trust in yourself: in your abilities, your choices, and the decisions you make. It is fluid. It grows through reflection, practice, and affirmation, becoming stronger each time you act with trust and intention.

When confidence is shaken, it doesn’t return all at once. It’s steadied slowly, through practices that keep you grounded, through visibility, and through acknowledging the contributions you have already made. And each time we rebuild, we do so with greater wisdom, carrying forward the lessons that shape us into someone stronger and more resilient.

Confidence is not about certainty. It’s about continuing to choose and act with trust and intention.

When confidence is shaken or feels diminished, pause and ask: Which practices help me feel steady, where do I want to be more visible, and which contributions do I need to acknowledge, honor, or celebrate as I rebuild with the wisdom I’ve gained.

Confidence is built in small, steady practices that remind us of our worth. Here are three ways to begin:

Morning Pause: Each morning, name one true personal quality you will bring into the day and let it remind you of your worth.
Micro-action: Choose one small act each day that expresses your gifts.
Reflection: At the end of each day, note where your presence made a difference.

If you’re moving through a season of completion or transition, you may find resonance in a recent reflection on Finishing Strong and honoring what you’ve carried to this point.

Thank you for pausing here. If my writing offered grounding or sparked a shift in you, I would be honored to hear what stayed with you.

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Warmly,
Ruthann

Transform Doubts into Actionable Steps for Success

Let’s shift & move forward.

Replace “I doubt it will happen” with “I believe it will happen”

Beliefs are powerful things; they are the vehicles through which we create our lives and filter our experiences. Whatever we believe to be true is the reality from which we create our lives. Fear and doubt are a part of life, but they don’t have to rule your life. The best way to move through fear and doubt is to take action.

Exercise: Today’s challenge is an invitation to renew your belief in your ability to succeed. Identify something that you have been putting off because you doubt it will actually happen.

💥 Envision a desired future state and write it down and/or find an image that captures what you envision. Keep your vision in a place where you can see it on a regular basis.

💥 Outline the steps needed to bring your vision to life as well as a date for completion.

💥 Create an affirmation that aligns with your future state and work with it on a daily basis.

💥 Each day, commit to taking three actions to move toward your desired future state.

💥 Hold yourself accountable by assessing your commitment to action at the end of each day.

Don’t wait until you are “ready” to begin. Start small, gain momentum, and bring your vision to life. Plan and prepare for it or something better to happen. Believe in your ability to succeed.

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All the best,

Ruthann

Shift Your Mindset From ‘It’s Too Hard’ to ‘I Welcome a Challenge’

Let’s shift & move forward.

Replace “It’s too hard” with “I welcome a challenge”

Our thoughts are powerful. They shape our reality each and every day. If we think something is too hard to accomplish, it will, in fact, be too hard to accomplish. When faced with something that appears be “too hard” to accomplish, shift how you are thinking about it. One of the ways to shift your thinking is to declare “I welcome a challenge”. Welcoming a challenge activates your creativity and problem-solving skills.

Exercise: Think about something in your life that feels too hard to start or take the next step. Declare “I welcome a challenge”. Welcome [whatever it is] as an opportunity to learn and grow. Identify at least one thing you can do today and take action.

All the best,

Ruthann

Shift Your Mindset: From ‘Have to’ to ‘Choose to’

Let’s shift & move forward.

Replace “I have to” with “I choose to”.

The power to choose what is best for our own lives is our greatest power and means of changing/transforming our lives. If your life is filled with “I have to”, it’s time to shift how you think about what you are doing or stop doing things that don’t enrich your life.

Exercise: Write a list of things that you are doing that are draining your energy and/or feel like obligations in a less than positive way. Reflect on why you are doing the things on your list. What is the benefit to you or those you love/care about? Write the benefit next to each activity that you have listed. It will serve as a reminder of why certain activities are important and why you are choosing to do them, even if they are challenging. If there is no real benefit to you or those you love/care about, consider eliminating it.

What will you shift or eliminate today?

All the best,

Ruthann

Shift Your Mindset From ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’

Let’s shift and move forward.

Replace ‘I can’t’ with ‘I can’.

In order to move forward, we have to believe that we can. Stay open to possibility by shifting your thinking from ‘I can’t’ to ‘I can’.

Exercise: Write a list of wants/needs/desires that ‘I can’t’ thinking is keeping you from pursuing. Pick one of the things on your list to work on this week. Write down all the reasons you can’t do it and then tear it up. Write an affirmative statement ‘I can [insert whatever you picked]’ three times and commit to taking action, starting today. Post your affirmation everywhere to remind you that you CAN! Celebrate your accomplishments along the way.

Let the shift begin!

All the best,

Ruthann

Walking a Spiritual Path: Cultivating Clarity, Purpose, and Confidence in Life

What Is Spirituality? Defining Awareness, Belonging, and Higher Presence

It depends who you ask. Spirituality means different things to different people. I define spirituality as awareness/consciousness of a higher presence working in and through our lives. It is experienced as a sense of belonging to something greater, timeless, and infinite in possibility. It is the means through which we feel a deep sense of purpose and connection to all of life.

What is a spiritual path? Truth, Empowerment, Heart-centered living

Heart-centered/Truth-centered path and process of empowerment.

How to walk a spiritual path: Practices for Clarity, Reflections, and Authentic Growth

There is no right or wrong way to walk a spiritual path; it is a deeply personal path that is influenced by your values, beliefs, trust, experiences, introspection, reflection, and practices. It is an internal process of awakening and discerning what is true for you and living from that truth.

Truth is the light that guides your way.

Are you seeking a deeper sense of clarity, purpose, and direction for your life? Do you feel stuck in one or more areas of your life? Do you feel less than confident about making changes to your life?

Be True to You: A Practical Guide to Pursuing an Authentic Path is designed to help you step into your power, clarify your vision, and move forward on your path. Click here to learn more about Be True to You.

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All the best,

Ruthann

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Walking a Spiritual Path: Cultivating Clarity, Purpose, and Confidence in Life

What Is Spirituality? Defining Awareness, Belonging, and Higher Presence

What is a spiritual path? Truth, Empowerment, Heart-centered living

Heart-centered/Truth-centered path and process of empowerment.

How to walk a spiritual path: Practices for Clarity, Reflections, and Authentic Growth

Truth is the light that guides your way.

Be True to You: A Practical Guide to Pursuing an Authentic Path is designed to help you step into your power, clarify your vision, and move forward on your path. Click here to learn more about Be True to You.

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All the best,

Ruthann