CONFIDENCE: a slippery so-and-so, wouldn’t you say? One minute it’s here & the next it seems to have vanished into thin air, leaving behind a quivering wreck battling on alone and pretending to the world we have a plan, when in truth we are unsure of what, when and how to move forward.

For some of us confidence appears only in certain settings, for example when we are sure of ourself, our surroundings and when the acceptance of others is guaranteed.

For others it seems to come and go like the wind, taunting us with the possibilities of success and happiness, gently whispering ‘if only’.

….If only you had the confidence to speak up, then everything would be so very different,

….If only I had the guts to ask him or her out, then maybe I could finally find love and settle down,

….If only I were confident enough to hand in my notice, then I could finally start my own business…

….If only I had more confidence…..

When I looked up the definition of confidence it read ‘trust in a person or thing; a belief in one’s own ability; trust or a trustful relationship’.

So when we say we lack confidence what we are actually saying is that we lack trust – trust in the outcome, trust that we will be accepted and not rejected, trust in knowing that we will succeed, trust in knowing that we are not making a big mistake, trust in knowing that we have the skills and knowledge, trust that the other person will love us no matter what.

On FEBRUARY 21ST at 12pm – 5pm, I invite you to join me in The Dermalogica Studio Kensington as I explore the power behind trust, confidence, fear, being authentic and how by befriending your fears, and  learning new strategies to trust in yourself and the people around you amazing things can start to happen.

I will be doing all this in my capacity as The Life Chef – cooking up a proverbial storm to help you create your own unique recipe for super boosting your confidence. I’ll not only tickle your taste buds but will send you into sensory overdrive when it comes to matters of confidence , authenticity and simply creating a life to suit your own unique taste buds! An experience not to be missed! So if you want to make 2010 your best year ever and let go of those ‘what if’s’, and book your place by calling 0203 239 9338 NOW! OR Email office@thelifechef.com.

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THE POWER OF WORDS Words are like knives, a blunt knife can be very ineffective, however if sharpened can be a great tool, ONLY if used correctly, if in the wrong hands can cause a great deal of harm.

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Think about the words you use, around your friends and family and most importantly to yourself.

• Have you ever been in a situation when you said something about somebody and then regretted it later?

• Have you ever gossiped or talked about someone behind their back?

• Have you ever put yourself or another person down, lashed out in anger?

Think back to how you felt afterwards, happy or guilty,light or heavy?

The intention/ meaning behind any word carries a certain energy, it’s own frequency, one which can pull you down or lift you up.

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Flipping it the other way………

• Have you ever said a kind word to a stranger and seen how it lights up their face

• Have you said well done to a young child and seen them walk away with their chest puffed out like a cockatoo

• Have you ever said I love you to someone special and seen how it has transformed both theirs and your energy….

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So the next time you go to blurt something out or chastise a child, pay close attention to the words you use, what type of energy are you putting out there. What sort of vibration will your presence make…..will the ripple affects be sweet or sour?

With love from The Life Chef Kitchen! x