Feeling Confident is…

Today I attended the first day of the 26th Adlerian Summer School in Clonmel, Co.Tipperary, Ireland.

The workshop I chose is entitled “Living Confidently”.

We were encouraged to write a short piece from the stand point of already feeling confident, thanks to the wave of a magic wand.

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Feeling confident is… a warm fuzzy feeling like luxurious new bedsocks that remind me that it’s ok to say ‘no’ to something I’m uncomfortable with but it’s also ok to say ‘yes’ to something I’m unsure of because I know I’ll figure it out as I go along and I can always seek out help along the way.

Feeling confident is… an omnipresent feeling of peace and relaxation that enables me to be the best I can be.

Feeling confident is… having a sense of connection with those around me but also knowing that I count; I am an important part of their lives.

Feeling confident is… stepping a little further into the unknown with complete courage and knowing that I am capable enough to take the ups with the downs.

Feeling confident is… having an abundance of happiness and fulfilment and knowing that whatever my day consisted of I gave it my best and it was and I was good enough!

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Hi... failte (Irish for welcome! and pronounced fall-thhha). I'm a newbie to blogging, here just over a year, but what a great year it has been! I've turned the corner to 50 recently and two things become more relevant...time and experiences! Material possessions are less important! Using time wisely and truly experiencing each day holds a new significance for me! If you wish..., a little of the back story... I''m blessed to be married to a kind and loving man for 28 years, we have two children now 19 and 21. As I approached 40 and searching for something more, whilst holding down my then part-time legal secretarial work, I trained as a voluntary adult literacy tutor, with the hope of helping adults improve their literacy skills and have a second, and better experience of learning! However, little did I think that wanting to help others improve their lives would see my own life improve beyond measure also! You see for years I found it difficult to know what to do as I watched our two children suffer at the hands of bullies. Their struggle began to change when I returned to education! Through education I slowly gained valuable knowledge, I grew in confidence and self-esteme and it had a ripple effect! By 2014, aged 47 I had completed a Higher Certificate in Literacy Development and a B.A. in Adult Education. I love my work as an adult educator, particularly when adults trust me enough to let down their defences and 'let me in'. Then I can help them by getting to know what makes them 'tic' and what 'lights their fire!'. As an added bonus along the way I've realised that I also have a love of writing and that writing is cathartic (providing psychological relief through written expression of built up emotions), both for my students and myself. This blog enables me to pursue that new-found interest and I've really enjoying reading your blogs, sharing comments, getting to know so many people and gaining new perspectives. I also like to share any little 'gems' of learning I've gathered along the way! Thanks for sharing your stories and for helping me realise that it is all possible...and that together we write a truly better story! Much love, Marie x

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July 6, 2017

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