You’ve probably heard that three-word phrase more times than you can count, whether from your parents, from supportive friends, or from other articles and inspirational posts you’ve come across on the internet.

The concept of believing in yourself and maintaining wellness through self-acceptance has always been popular in literature, philosophy and religion, which means it can be very easy to fall into platitudes. Instead of rehashing the same old advice, we’re going to explain just how much power believing in yourself can give you, and how it can lead you down the road you’ve always wanted to be on.

There are many real life demonstrations and examples that will show you the importance of believing in yourself, but they can be more subtle than you think, and it is in these subtleties that you will find a newfound confidence that will not turn you to arrogance.