Recognizing or Boasting: General: BraveHeart Women

Recognizing or Boasting Posted May 29, 2009 12:38 PM
Do you ever surprise yourself when you find that you do something really well but then you find yourself apologizing when you tell others about your abilities? I often find that I am excusing myself when I explain that I am really good at doing something. I apologize and tell people that I don't mean to sound boastful but..... I wonder "where does that come from?" I believe part of it is from my upbringing when I was taught that boasting was not acceptable. But WHY NOT?????? Why not tell people that these are the areas in life where I excel. These are the things I do well. Certainly it is not boasting to recognize what a unique and talented woman I have become. I think it can be so much more uplifting than constantly putting myself down. MaryAnne http://www.maryanner.com If I Can Do It, So Can You
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Mary Anne,

When we acknowledge our strengths and accomplishments, we also feel much better, feel satisfied, pleased, confident and happy. That's true or me - how about you?

Have happy weekend.

BarbaraFilla
Passion Branding Community Coach

MaryAnne,

Good to see you are releasing that old belief system. I used to feel the same way..until I became a braveheart woman. I was always taught not to brag about myself, that people did not act that way. Well if I don't brag about me, who is going too? Why not admit if I have a good quality or am efficient at a task or whatever it may be?

Be "proud" of who you are and what you can do and don't feel that you can not claim your power!

Rebecca Hofeldt
Horse Lovers - Free Spirit

It is part of our upbringing where we are taught belief systems from our parents, et.al. They were taught it, and it worked for them, so they pass down the information. It is awesome that you became aware of this and that you are releasing it.
As women, I often feel that it is looked down upon when we are too confident or strong or driven; we must be modest to be respectable. WE must apologize whenever we 'know' something. I congratulate you and your awareness. Thank you.

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