When you are anxious about something, the most natural thing in the world is to avoid it. It's common sense: if something seems frightening, unpleasant or overwhelming, your first impulse is to escape it.

If we intentionally post something online in order to receive 'likes' or approval from others and the feedback we receive is not as expected, this can gradually erode our self-esteem. This can be overcome by posting only comments or photos that come from a desire to share or express ourselves, rather than to gain approval.

I once read that who we are is somewhere between how we see ourselves and how others see us. I have always found this interesting. Especially when the...

After coaching people for years on how to build confidence, I noticed a few of the same tips always seemed to come up trumps ... Some will resonate with you, others will seem rather old hat and tired, but the fact of the matter is that these really do work.

The foods you eat can help influence your mood, prepare your body and put you in the right frame of mind. Here are seven foods to help you achieve success.

Building a healthy self esteem can do wonders for your life. The way you deal with people on a personal and professional level are all affected by how you perceive yourself. Having a low level of self confidence may greatly affect your life; you end up having a harder time performing at work, maintaining healthy relationships, and enjoying life.

I recovered from alcoholism when I was able to stop drinking. Finally. I recovered from being disabled when I was able to maintain walking again. Consistently. I recovered from the years of isolation when I was able to live back in the world again. Joyfully. So many recoveries.

If you are a young girl wearing a hoody you are a thug. If you are a young woman wearing a skirt in an office, you are weak. If you are a woman on a night out wearing a short dress, you are 'asking for it.' If you are considered attractive you are stupid and less capable than your male counterpart. Who decided this? Why is this socially acceptable?

Everyone worries from time to time, but some of us worry more than others. If you are prone to 'chronic worry', you may find yourself fretting about everything from day-to-day domestic issues to more serious concerns like your family being in danger, or your partner losing their job.

Public speaking anxiety is extremely common - in fact, I would say that more of us are anxious about speaking in public than not.

As an image consultant, I work with people every day who have garments and accessories which they feel give them super-heroic powers - or some variation thereof. Welcome to the transformative power of clothes.

As women, we must bond together to spread the word about the importance of self-esteem to the next generation. We must begin healing the split through admiring the talents and love visible in every woman regardless of her size or color or uniqueness.

I've been a mother five months and I'm strangely confident. Maybe it's not so strange. Perhaps I'm hard wired for it. In my extensive experience thus far I have learned how important confidence really is for a new momma.

Life holds a world of possibilities, don't waste it sat on the sidelines trying to decide which team to play for.

I am still conquering my lack of self esteem, goodness only knows how girls of today will turn out. We owe it to them to reverse the trend - let's start the inner beauty revolution.

A healthy diet, exercise and feeling positive are always the best ways to achieve a slim and healthy body. However, sometimes we could all do with a little bit of extra help to look and feel our very best. Just knowing some simple tricks can give you that additional boost and can even make you look like you have dropped a dress size.

On Saturday I went on a course. It was called "How to Feel Good from the Inside Out" and Hippy Chick was running it.

Although teens and twentysomethings may have youth and stamina on their side – women aged 35 are the ones who’ve got life sorted, a recent study h...