Bold Bound Confidence Guide

Here at Bound, we want to empower anyone who comes in touch with us as a community, as a brand. We're in this life together - so we might as well make the best of it.

Confidence is something that has such a powerful impact on our lives, we want to share some tools that helped us a lot.

Confidence didn't come easy for us here at Bound. But after working hard towards inner peace and cultivating unconditional love, we want everyone to feel the same. Because being on this frequency feels really good. All we want is for you to feel good. In your own skin. In your low footprint jewelry, in your mind.

Confidence is an essential aspect of our lives. It allows us to take risks, pursue our dreams, and face challenges with courage and faith. Unfortunately, many of us struggle with confidence and often find ourselves feeling insecure, hesitant and uncertain. This can be caused by unaligned childhood patterns, overuse of social media and therefor overly comparing ourselves with other peoples highlights in our mind, not having a confident roll model and therefor simply not knowing how or any form of trauma can result to feeling more insecure / less bold / confident. 

Fortunately, there are ways to build confidence using spiritual practices and by being kind to others. Here are some ways to incorporate these practices into your life:

1. Meditation: Yup. Surprise its meditation. It is a powerful spiritual practice that can help you build confidence by helping you develop inner peace and clarity. When you meditate, you quiet your mind and focus on the present moment / focus on yourself, which can help you develop a sense of calm and self-assurance.
   
2. Affirmations: Affirmations are positive statements that you repeat to yourself to boost your confidence and self-esteem. You can write your affirmations down or say them out loud to yourself every day.
   Some examples of affirmations include "I am confident and capable," "I trust my abilities," and "I am worthy of love and respect."
   
3. Gratitude: Practicing gratitude can help you build confidence by focusing on the positive aspects of your life. When you take time to acknowledge the good things in your life, you feel more positive and optimistic, which can help you feel more fortunate which can translate to confidence.
   
   You can start by the little things like being grateful for sustainable jewelry webshops, running water, a roof above your head, etc.
   
   I am grateful I am planting trees by shopping sustainable jewelry from my favorite jewelry webshop for example ;-).
   
4. Helping others: Being kind to others can also help you build confidence. When you poor love into others, you poor into yourself. We’re all reflections of one another.
   
   Helping others can possibly help you develop a sense of purpose and meaning in your life. A simple genuine smile can make someones day.
   
5. Surround yourself with positivity: Surrounding yourself with positive people and influences can also help you build confidence. Seek out friends and mentors who inspire and encourage you, and avoid people who bring you down.
   
   Positive people aren’t happy & positive all the time. That is simply not realistic. People that want the best for you, support you in any way and love you unconditionally are the time of positivity we’re talking about.
6. Journaling can be a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth. Writing down your thoughts and feelings can help you better understand your emotions, identify patterns in your behavior, and gain insight into your innermost desires and fears.
   
   By regularly journaling, you can develop a deeper connection with yourself and enhance your self-awareness. This can lead to increased confidence, better decision-making, and a greater sense of purpose in life.
   
7. Taking yourself out for dinner can be a great way to boost your confidence. You’re getting ready for yourself > wear your favorite Bound Studios fine jewelry > choose whatever your hearts desires to do. It allows you to be comfortable in your own skin and enjoy your own company without relying on the presence of others to feel less lonely / validated.
   
   You have the freedom to choose activity your like, indulge in your favorite food, and explore new places without worrying about pleasing anyone else. It's a simple yet empowering act of self-care that can help you develop a stronger sense of independence and self-assurance.
   

In conclusion, building confidence using these simple practices is a powerful way to boost your self-esteem and feel more confident in your abilities. Do it for yourself with love. By incorporating these practices into your daily life, you can develop a stronger sense of self-assurance and tackle challenges with greater ease.

In hindsight you’re never alone. You got your favorite bold jewelry from us by your side. Be you, Be bound.