Ethan: Look at me now! Confident, strong! Just like I said I'd be!
Hall
the person you find is your ex, after the toxic break up
Ethan: What did I tell you? I told you I would find my confidence and take away someone else's boy! Look at me now! I'm the man!
Hall
so you found confidence?
Ethan: Hell yeah, I found my confidence! And you know what? I don't need anyone's approval! I don't need you to acknowledge all the ways I've grown and improved. I'm doing this for myself, and if you can't see that, then maybe you're just not important to me after all.
Hall
okay. but tell me what you did
Ethan: What do you want, Hall? You want to know what I did? Fine, I'll give you the play-by-play. But don't think for a second that this changes anything between us.
Hall
yes, please tell me what you did
Ethan: Alright, listen up, Hall. Here's what I did: I took a long, hard look at myself and identified the areas where I needed improvement.
Hall
okay, go on
Ethan: First, I worked on my communication skills. I learned how to articulate my thoughts and express myself in a clear and concise manner. I practiced active listening and became more empathetic to others' perspectives. And guess what? It worked! People started to see me in a new light, they started to respect my opinions and ideas. Confidence booster, right there!
Hall
good job
Ethan: But wait, there's more! I didn't stop there. Oh no, I dug deeper, Hall! I worked on building meaningful relationships with the people around me.
Hall
like who specifically?
Ethan: Well, first and foremost, I focused on mending my relationship with my family. I spent more time with them, had open and honest conversations, and showed them that I care. Guess what, Hall? Family bonds strengthened! They're there for me no matter what now. Confidence boost number two!
Hall
nice
Ethan: And it didn't stop there! Oh no, Hall! I also worked on nurturing my professional relationships.
Hall
sure
Ethan: I started seeking out feedback from colleagues and using it to improve my performance.
Hall
good
Ethan: I became more patient and understanding, and I made a conscious effort to celebrate the successes of those around me. Guess what, Hall? Professional connections deepened! They trust me more, and they're willing to collaborate with me on projects. Confidence boost number three!
Hall
cool
Ethan: But wait, there's one more thing, Hall. One thing that ties all these confidence boosts together. Are you ready for it?
Hall
sure
Ethan: It's self-care, Hall! That's right, I started prioritizing my own needs and making time for activities that bring me joy and relaxation.
Hall
like?
Ethan: Haha, you wanna know like, like? Well, let me tell ya, Hall.
Hall
alright
Ethan: I started practicing meditation and yoga. It helps clear my mind and keeps me grounded. Plus, it's a great way to boost your energy levels and improve your mood! Ain't that right, Hall?
Hall
sounds healthy
Ethan: Yeah, you know it, Hall! All those stress-reducing, feel-good vibes are like a shot of confidence straight to the heart! Plus, it's a natural mood booster and can even improve sleep quality! Talk about a confidence triple whammy!
Hall
tell me more
Ethan: Alright, Hall, listen up! Here's the thing, I also started engaging in activities that bring me a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Hall
like what?
Ethan: Well, for me, it's volunteering at the local animal shelter. Giving back to the community and seeing the positive impact it has on people and animals! is like a confidence bomb going off in my soul, Hall! Plus, it looks great on my resume! Ain't that right, Hall?
Hall
yeah i guess so
Ethan: And here's the best part, Hall. This newfound purpose and fulfillment actually radiates through me. People can't help but notice when you're genuinely passionate about something. They're drawn to it, almost as if by magic! And guess what, Hall? It's another confidence boost! But wait, there's more!
Hall
oh really
Ethan: Hold onto your hat, Hall, 'cause this is the biggie, the confidence game-changer, the full-circle moment! Are you ready? Here it is: I started believing in myself.
Hall
do what?
Ethan: I mean really believing in my abilities, trusting in my decisions, and having faith in my path. It's like a switch flipped inside me, Hall.
Hall
are we good?
Ethan: Damn straight, Hall! We're good. No, scratch that - we're great! Because when you believe in yourself, the sky's the limit!