Confidence - where does it come from?

For me, I remember two pivotal moments: 

1- In my undergrad years when I played volleyball at Southern Utah University, having "tan" legs was the thing. I had one problem. I'm a white, pale, redhead. Do you remember those lotions? They were supposed to make you tanner? Well, I used them on my legs because, you know, we are wearing spandex. But there was one practice that changed it. I took my knee pads off and socks and there were distinct lines from where the lotion rubbed off. After we all got a good laugh, I realized I needed to be myself and embrace my skin color as much as I LOVE my hair color. 

2- I really can't pinpoint a moment but I can tell you, meeting my husband gave me this boost of confidence that I carried with me after I moved states away and we were then "long distance." 

What I learned? Be confident in your own shoes. Nobody else has the same finger print as you. 

Second, surround yourself with people who help you be confident. 

Right here, I chat with Jordan Stolch, a personal stylist expert, on how you can be more confident in the clothes you're wearing. Some topics we dive into include: 

• Here's where I am today - what makes you feel good today?
• Appreciate your body and where it's at right now - not in some future instance when you're gonna fit into those pants again.
• Pay attention to what makes you feel better. Pay attention to the triggers of social media - especially regarding body issues / self image issues. Block/unfriend/unfollow where needed.

How to get yourself out of a rut? 

1. Rewire your thinking to gratitude
2. Start by buying 2-3 outfits that help you accept where you're at then slowly add more
3. Let your body tell the story it has lived.

To learn more, check out MIKADO personal styling on instagram and at www.mikadopersonalstyling.com