Elections may present difficult choices, but it also given us an opportunity, a moment to reflect on the values we wish to uphold and the legacy we want to leave. Each of us has a role to play, and it’s not limited to casting a ballot every few years. By staying engaged, questioning our values, and striving to embody the integrity we seek in others, we build a foundation for a society that reflects our highest ideals.

In the end, elections are about more than just a result; they’re about the journey we take together as a society, the growth we undergo as individuals, and the vision we hold for a future that aligns with our truest values.

A question to ask yourself with courage and clarity: What do you truly want for yourself, your community, and our world?

Many of us live our lives in fear of really being seen and heard for who we are.   We are afraid of being vulnerable.

We don’t feel good enough or bright enough, or thin enough, or educated enough or whatever enough.

We will do anything to fit in.  This can be at work, with friends and even with our family of origin.    However, to “fit” in requires us to change or to hide a part of ourselves, meanwhile, sabotaging our authenticity.

In the most recent series of Bridgerton actor Luke Newton and fellow Galway girl Nicola Coughlan go full circle through a journey of vulnerability and show us how rewarding it can be to stay true to yourself and come out victorious in the end.     

Actor Luke Newton, in an interview openly speaks about his personal vulnerability journey.   He says, “At the start of the whole process there felt like a bit of an expectation to step into the positions that had been created by our previous leads”.

Confidence plays a vital role in your personal and professional life. It empowers you to take risks, pursue your goals, and overcome challenges. However, building and maintaining confidence can be a complex process influenced by various factors, including your past experiences and beliefs. To truly rock your confidence, it's important to delve deeper and explore the underlying aspects that shape it. Here are five key ways to boost your confidence and tap into your personal power:

Vulnerability gets a bad rap because many of us live our lives in fear of being seen for who we really are.

We have been conditioned to feel not good enough or worthy enough or … whatever enough.

And so, we spend a lot of time trying to fit in. Whether it’s in a work situation, with our friends and even our family.

"Fitting in" lends to an image of manipulating ourselves