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Confidence is all in the mind

Generally, women are raised to have lower self-esteem and confidence (Photo: iStock)

Confidence is the feeling of trust in one's abilities, qualities and judgement. To walk out of the door sure of your appearance. To engage in a conversation without the fear that you will say something dumb or to avoid shaking during an interview.

We did not ask to be this way; we were socialised to be this way.

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