Medusa’s definition of cockiness
By Kate Johnson
Smug, arrogant, boastful, conceited and over-confident, the word “cocky” has always been surrounded by ugly synonyms and negative connotations. However, in today’s ever-changing and multi-faceted world, we are seeing the rise of a new meaning; self-assured, self-confident, strong and fierce. What’s wrong with a little extra confidence these days?
Being boring, insecure, and fearing life will get you nowhere. Boldness, tenacity, and well, cockiness will get you everywhere. The only way to move forward is to believe in your self and to be a little cocky. Know that you are the best and can accomplish anything you set your mind to, no matter how small or large the task.
However, becoming your ideal cocky woman doesn’t occur overnight and the perfect place to get a little practice in is right where you travel the most: campus. School is the ultimate playground to test your stuff. So here are some suggestions to rock your cockiness on campus:
1. Before you walk out that door and step out into the streets of Syracuse, make sure you feel great. Who cares about style trends and following the ‘status quo,’ wear what you love because that will help you to feel your best. If you feel your hottest in a t-shirt and a messy bun, then work it, girl!
2. Don’t focus on the negative or other people’s opinions! This will only lead to a bummer day. For every negative thing you come up with about your self or your body, think of five more positive attributes and write them down. Heck, post them up on your mirror if it helps to remind you.
3. If you need a jumpstart on your new lifestyle, take a peak at Medusa’s weekly music and pump those tunes on your way to class.
4. Walk in to a party in a rocking outfit that you feel great in, because you are more likely to make a statement. Don’t let your friends force you into that dress that is tight all over and makes you feel uncomfortable and wary of your ‘trouble spots.’ Feeling hot and cocky makes you hot and cocky.
The cocky woman is a go-getter and knows when she has crossed the line. Women are so busy asserting themselves in the workplace and attempting to “macho-up,” in the pursuit of gaining respect in the office from their manly counterparts, that they often lose themselves. Women don’t need to overcompensate in the office if they are strong, confident, bring new ideas, dress to impress and clarify that no job is too small. By just being you, you will be right on your way to a successful career and will gain the support and respect of your employer and your coworkers.
Ladies, cockiness is the new classy and confidence is the new beautiful, embrace it.
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