Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself. Understand that everyone has insecurities and imperfections. Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding that you would offer to a friend. Set Realistic Expectations: Recognize that social media often presents curated and idealized versions of people's lives. Understand that what you see may not accurately reflect reality. Set realistic expectations for yourself and others. Limit Comparison: Minimize comparing yourself to others on social media. Instead of focusing on what others are doing or achieving, concentrate on your own progress, goals, and personal growth.

I personally am 💯 percent the same online as I am offline and I have found that because I am authentic I grab people's attention more, and gain loyal and persistent followers/fans. They are looking for realness, they want someone who is gonna be honest and in all honesty life is HARD, MESSY and can be devastating at times. If you are unabashed about your challenges but mindfully aware of them then you will gain the trust of others who are more than likely going through the same issues. You start working on those issues and share all of it, the good, the bad and the "omg what a trainwreck" parts. The trick is to not just complain about them, but grow and let the audience grow with you.

That gratitude can be expressed FOR your followers and audience as well. I mean out of the many, many other profiles that they could, should and outta be following, they are instead following you. Show your gratitude to your fans and followers by making special content that expresses this gratitude and you will gain trust, loyalty and perhaps gain even more followers.

Don't think you always have to "sell" something, or that you should only put out content if it helps to "gain". It's totally fine to share things that are silly, or that will help you make personal connections to your audience. Offer a service for free especially during holidays, tax seasons, in times of local/national/ global crisis. Be APART of your community not just as a business or or professional type but as a neighbor, a citizen and even as a friend. If we expect grace we must give grace. Look for ways to bring you to your audiences level and offer them something meaningful without expectation of payment or of anything other than them getting or feeling better. Be the one to initiate the connection.

In business and your personal life, self-confidence is a prerequisite for taking massive action. You need to believe in yourself – in your abilities, skills and passions – to take the leap into entrepreneurship or any other aspiration. Believing in yourself is the lynchpin of exceptional leadership,