Self belief, self esteem - they are crucial to how we see ourselves. What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you see someone you like or are you critical of yourself? Not just of your looks but of your abilities? It has taken me many years to feel comfortable in my own skin and there are still days when I would prefer to remain unseen by others, thinking they can see the flaws that I do. But, I'm glad to say, these moments happen less and less. I'm not sure if it's age or life experience that has led me to feeling happier with what I see in the mirror but I do have a much higher opinion of myself nowadays in terms of what I can do and achieve. Going back into learning was a big step for me. I thought there was nowhere else for me to go with a career but I was wrong. I waited too long to step out of my comfort zone thinking I wasn't really capable of doing it. I had fallen into the trap of listening to my own inner critic. They're the times you have to dig deep and realise...