When I was more of a pushover, I had a little lingering anxiety every day. It went away when I started speaking my mind. I realized what it was: I was worried about all the ways someone might walk all over me, at any given moment. Now, I know that if something comes up that I’m displeased about, I’ll just say something. I won’t stand for it. So that anxiety left.

Do you project when you speak? I mean really make your voice heard? Keeping your voice low is like welcoming people to interrupt you. It’s a subtle way of saying, “I’m only sort of speaking but feel free to stop me at any time.” Project when it’s your turn to talk.

Men, you should be so lucky to have an alpha female take an interest in you. But perhaps “lucky” isn’t the word. If an alpha female wants to be with you, then that means you’ve done a pretty great job in the personal work department. Alpha females don’t really make room for bullsh*t. They aren’t […]

While they vary, most confident women possess similar traits.