I don't feel confident in myself

What's the secret of successful women? I think beauty is secondary. There are so many people in the world who don’t fit any beauty standards, have different body types, and all that, but they still stand out, and we find them beautiful. It’s all about confidence. When a woman feels confident, others sense it too. That’s what I’m missing. My friends say I’m really pretty, but somehow that doesn’t feel like enough. At least not for me.

A lot of this has to do with society and the stereotypes we’re influenced by. Many beautiful women don’t feel beautiful, and it’s not about looks. It’s about the inner feeling, strength, and self-confidence. But even for me, it’s a tough question — what does confidence come from? A good job? A successful family life? Self-fulfillment?

I’m almost 30, and it’s only in the last year that I’ve started feeling like a confident woman. And as a result, I also feel beautiful. There are a lot of little things that help me feel this way, like something as simple as luxury lingerie. No one else sees my underwear, but I like how I look and feel in it, which boosts my self-esteem. But beyond that, yes, a lot of it comes down to self-fulfillment.