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What does it mean?
Natural confidence comes from loving support, while artificial confidence comes from substances or fake sources.
In plain terms
Real confidence comes from love, not substances.
What can you take from it?
Seek genuine support over artificial boosts.

Where it applies

  • parenting
  • self improvement
  • mental health

Putting it to work

  • building confidence
  • healthy upbringing

Questions to consider

  • How is confidence built?
  • Is substance use ever acceptable for confidence?

Another view

Artificial boosts can still provide temporary help.

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