As we look toward 2022, the time for New Year's resolutions is upon us.

In the past, I had always struggled with confidence, not in others but definitely in myself. Most people wouldn't believe it but I grew up very shy and I never enjoyed meeting new people. I'd become anxious and awkward, and it only got progressively worse as I got into my teens.

I believe the lack of acceptance I received during my time at school, having being bullied through most of it, contributed to me making assumptions about people not liking me as...