Some women—and some men—certainly are perceptive at times, picking up on words, actions, tone of voice, look of the eye or other external signs. They can usually tell when a person is at peace or panicky, sincere or cynical, confident or uncertain, friend or foe.

If we are to inspire confidence in other people, facts, figures and even words are not enough. Our inner attitudes shine through our outer self. It is our responsibility to gain control over our inner thoughts and feelings—to master them and bring them to health so that we can confidently allow our inner self to shine through.