When you feel sure of yourself, it’s easy to feel confident, calm, and grounded when interacting with others. Many of us get flustered when speaking to people because we desire approval so strongly, or we fear that our thoughts and opinions will be misconstrued. When you get your approval from yourself, you don’t need to seek it from others, and you can be free to be authentic in your interactions. You’ll also believe in the validity of your ideas. You’ll never be tempted to compare yourself to others, and you will have little difficulty spending time around people whose opinions differ from your own. The self-assurance you feel today will help you enjoy yourself and connect with people of all kinds.