Fear—that gut-twisting, heart-pounding sensation we all know too well—often feels like a giant roadblock, stopping us from reaching for what we want. It’s there before a big presentation, before taking a leap in our careers, or even in the moments before a new social interaction. Fear convinces us to stay small, stick to what’s safe,…

When it comes to building confidence, affirmations are often the first thing we’re told to try. “Just repeat, ‘I am confident,’ and it will become true!” Yet, as helpful as positive statements can be, they often fall short. Many of us have repeated affirmations only to find they start to feel hollow, like trying to…