Comments on: Go Easy on Yourself (You’re Not a Robot, Ya Know)

By: Vickie

Vickie — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:07:55 +0000

Thank you for this article, Danielle! It really speaks to me at this moment. I’ve been known to beat myself up over mistakes, and I’ve allowed fear to paralyze me far too long. Not anymore! I’m now embracing it all – allowing fear to manifest so I can deal with it and continue to grow. This article definitely helps. Thanks again

By: Joanne Matheson

Joanne Matheson — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:53:01 +0000

This is a great article – we so often push ourselves – I’ve posted this in the front of me – for a daily reminder.

By: Danielle Keister

Danielle Keister — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:58:55 +0000

Ooo, my article made it to the first page of Biznik today. Would love if you would please rate and comment: http://biznik.com/

By: Marietjie Steyn

Marietjie Steyn — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:20:16 +0000

Danielle, thank you so much for this wonderful article. We are so used to punish ourselves for small things that we tend to overlook the big things we achieve on a daily basis.

By: Julia

Julia — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:33:13 +0000

Danielle: Thank you. Now I am blushing again, but for a better reason. {{hug}}

By: Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:21:26 +0000

Just what I needed to read…getting ready to interview a prospective client in about 45 minutes—I feel more confident in asking for what I need and deserve:)

By: Danielle Keister

Danielle Keister — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:17:51 +0000

This is an excellent example, Julia! And I think you’re stinking cool for letting yourself be vulnerable in sharing this. This is exactly why I wrote this article. You shouldn’t be beating yourself up whatsoever!!! I admire you so much for TRYING, despite your fear. That’s character. That’s success. And even though it might not feel like it, that’s self-esteem. The important thing is the trying and getting right back on that horse. Which is exactly what you are doing. You need to be giving yourself a hug and cheering for yourself! You did it. You got in front of people and you spoke. You have nowhere to go but up from there. So what if it made you sick to your stomach and you felt blushed. With every time you try it, you’re going to get that much better. Think of the poor souls who never, ever get anywhere because they are too scared to fail or be embarrassed. You’re not one of them. I have no doubt you will be a fabulous speaker!

By: Julia

Julia — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:59:30 +0000

Thank you Danielle for the latest blog post “Go Easy on Yourself”. It made me feel much better about my attempt at branching out into public speaking last week. Public Speaking has caused nothing but fear for me most of my life. I even dropped Speech 101 in college.. twice!

As I matured in the corporate world I managed to “get through” some various public speaking situations and was always disappointed that I didn’t knock the socks off my audience. Now that I own my own company I see a glaring need for me to be able to conquer this fear.

So determined to get over this fear, I put myself out there last week and volunteered for a short stand up role in a training class. I rehearsed, mentally prepared myself and as I saw the moment approaching my stomach turned, my face flushed and I forgot every practiced line. I once again just “got through” it and spent all weekend beating myself up over it.

Your article made me feel better. I will continue to keep putting myself out there so I can beat this thing. I would love to stand up in front of a group of people one day and give a speech so brilliantly that people stand up and cheer as I exit the stage. lol… A girl can dream right.

Thanks again!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:35:25 +0000

Love your writing, Danielle. I come here a lot for “pep talks” and just wanted to say thank you!

Jackie