#confidence-boosters

putting it about a bit

I was brought up in an age when girls were not supposed to be outgoing.

Quietness and demureness were prized, particularly by my nanna, but also by my mum. My sister and I were encouraged to be modest and self-effacing; there were no worse sins, it seemed, than to be arrogant, boastful or shouty about your achievements – especially if you were a girl.

So I’m feeling a bit squirmy and…