“Confidence is BUILT! I believe that confidence is built, not something we are born with or can all assume to possess.” -Unathi on Instagram-
Unathi Nkayi has sent a powerful, motivational message to her fans about building their confidence.
Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, 7 April the Kaya 959 Midday Joy presenter touched on how she didn’t believe she deserved it.
“When I speak of my mental and physical health I had to start somewhere. Wasn’t as fit and committed to myself because I wasn’t confident in myself and quite frankly didn’t believe I deserved it,” Unathi wrote.
Unathi has been a strong role model for #bodypositivity and has talked about her dramatic weight loss transformation.
Looking at Unathi today, one would not believe that she struggled with confidence because she now exudes it effortlessly.
Her message was clear in that confidence is not something we’re born with. It’s not something you either have or you don’t. Confidence is built. It’s a deliberate mindset that you have to harness daily. You have to make it intentional.
“When I speak of my mental and physical health I had to start somewhere. Years later I can only attest my confidence in both those fears to learnt behaviour,” she said.
The SA Idols judge went on that it’s more than just body confidence she now possesses. She spoke about having confidence in every sphere of her life, whether it’s bringing her dream to life and building a home in the Eastern Cape or professionally.
“This year I decided to buy land at home in the EC to build my dream home. As a multiple property owner in the residential and commercial space, I have never built my own property so I am VERY nervous,” said Unathi.
Midday Joy with Unathi is now Monday to Friday on Kaya 959 from 12h00 to 15h00.
Feature image: Unathi IG


