| In life, there are days and moments where everything we do does not feel enough, or face situations that are beyond our control. A common response to such instances is to doubt ourselves and our abilities, and that is a very normal and human thing to do. But the effect of self-doubt can cut both ways: It can either spur us to achieve our goals and thereby boost our confidence levels, or cause us to feel entirely powerless and paralysed. Fortunately, whether we allow it to work for or against us is mostly up to us. In this issue, we will explore the ways in which we can harness self-doubt to build confidence -- one step at a time. | | Moving from Self Doubt to Self Confidence It would be nice if moving from self doubt to self confidence just came naturally. However, moving from self doubt to self confidence is a practice you can adopt, with practice. When you are able to identify where your insecurities lie and what is stopping you from feeling confident, you can then start the process of moving from self doubt to self confidence. You will be able to work on eliminating the blocks that are keeping you from moving through life with assuredness. Here are some of the culprits for the patterns of self doubt and ideas for what you can do about them. | | Why confidence and knowledge can lead to smart money decisions Two common areas that cause people to procrastinate financially are knowledge and confidence. Logically, we know that financial literacy can boost our confidence to make informed money-management decisions. Yet, many people tell me that they lack the confidence to learn and absorb that financial knowledge, which holds them back. However, everybody is capable of effectively managing their money. While some need mindset adjustments, others need a confidence boost or a little reassurance that they are on the right track. Take small steps, follow and when doubt starts to creep in, remind yourself that money is only a tool and you are learning. | | 9 Habits That Are Destroying Your Confidence  | | Proudly Brought to You I seek to reach out to people who believe in safeguarding the interests of their loved ones. Let me know if I can be of help to someone you know or care about. We can make a difference to lives when it matters most. Cheers. | | Thomas Chew | | | | | | | | unsubscribe | You are receiving this email because you're my client, a friend or you've given permission to receive this email. If you'd rather not receive our emails, you can unsubscribe from our mailing list by clicking 'Unsubscribe' above.
© Thomas Chew, All rights reserved. | |  | | Ranjani | Housewife I first met Thomas when he took over my policies after my previous advisor left the industry. He took the initiative to reach out to me and ensured that I knew exactly what coverage I have. Afterwards, he recommended some solutions to suit my current life circumstance as it had been a long time since I last reviewed my portfolio. Throughout the entire process, he was patient in explaining everything to my husband and I. | |  | | Jolena | Auditor I got to know Thomas last year, and he has been a constant in my life ever since. He is great to talk to, and never hesitates to offer his assistance whenever I require help.
With his enthusiasm and determination, I'm sure that he will be able to add value to the lives of anyone he meets and will go far in this industry. | |  | | Yerim | Researcher I was referred to Thomas by a friend. As I had just entered the workforce, financial planning was a concept that seemed very foreign to me. Yet, I had a few long-term financial goals set in mind. Thomas patiently listened to my goals, and crafted a portfolio that would help me achieve them. He also explained the policies in detail to me, ensuring that I understood what I was signing up for! | |  | | Anthony | Engineer Working with Thomas, I feel like I’m in good hands as I start the journey of financial planning - at ease and more confident.
During our interactions, I found him to be always well-prepared, succinct, and direct. His solutions are customised according to my needs and priorities.
He has also been very accommodating to my sudden changes and last-minute requests, which I am very appreciative about. | |  | | Roshni | Software Engineer Thomas is a very warm, friendly, and cheerful person. He started out by first understanding what I was looking for and then suggested suitable products.
I was glad that he was not pushy and let me take my time before finalizing my decision. He was patient and agreed to explain things again and clarified my doubts.
Thanks to him, the whole process was hassle-free.
Kudos to his hard work and efforts!! | |  | | Kok Wee Before meeting Thomas, I already had a number of policies. Having bought them some time ago, I couldn't remember what they were about. Thomas gave me a refresher by patiently explaining the details to me before highlighting some of the shortfalls in my portfolio. I am very grateful for his help! | | | | |
