The Secret of Maria Rahajeng Rising from Insecurity, Choosing to Become a 'High-Value Girl'

Kapanlagi.com - The appearance of Maria Rahajeng is always associated with an elegant and classy impression on every occasion. However, who would have thought that this former Miss Indonesia 2014 once went through a phase of deep insecurity before successfully becoming a renowned public figure.

The woman who used to host E! News Asia shares her story about her transformation in building a strong mentality. For her, self-confidence is not something that comes naturally from birth, but rather a process that every woman must learn and practice.

"Absolutely! As I mentioned earlier, 20 years ago, I was very insecure, very, what should I say, very lacking in self-confidence. And this is something I had to learn," said Maria Rahajeng when met by the media recently in the SCBD area, South Jakarta.

1. Maria Works Very Hard

Maria explains that she needs to make a very hard effort to be in her current position. She struggles against feelings of inferiority to find true happiness and her identity as a modern, independent woman.

2. Maria Rahajeng Appears Authoritative

The twin sister of Elizabeth Rahajeng emphasizes that being a respected figure or a "high-value woman" is a personal decision. She chooses to polish her image to have a positive impact on those around her through an authoritative demeanor.

"Yes, because I tried very hard until finally today, I am here today, there is happiness. And now I, well, choose to be a 'high-value woman'. That is a choice, and I..." said the 32-year-old woman with a smile.

3. Maria's Message to Women

Seeing the many women who still often feel insecure, Maria gives a very touching message. According to her, the first step to becoming better is to stop listening to negative judgments from others and start loving yourself as you are.

4. Motivation to Build from Maria Rahajeng

"Hm, what is it? Instill the will to be confident, that's the first thing. Maybe just don't believe other people. Don't care what other people think. Just be yourself and love yourself. Yeah? Thank you!" Maria Rahajeng firmly gives motivation to her fans.

5. Maria Pays Attention to the Details of Her Appearance

Besides mental strength, Maria also pays attention to the details of her appearance through body fragrance to emphasize her character. That day, she revealed her luxurious scent secret which has a blend of rose and soft vanilla aromas.

6. Maria Rahajeng Likes the Scent of Jasmine

"I am currently using Softener Fresh Garden Rose. And the scent is inspired by a perfume brand because it has a sweet floral note, but there is also a powdery scent," concluded Maria, who also admitted to really liking jasmine-scented perfumes from well-known brands.

7. Q&A

Q: Who is Maria Rahajeng?
A: Maria Rahajeng is the winner of Miss Indonesia 2014, who is also known as a television presenter and correspondent for E! News Asia along with her twin sister, Elizabeth Rahajeng.

Q: How does Maria Rahajeng overcome feelings of insecurity?
A: Maria overcomes feelings of insecurity by instilling a desire to be confident, stopping listening to negative judgments from others, and starting to love herself as she is.

Q: What does Maria Rahajeng mean by "expensive girl"?
A: According to Maria, an "expensive girl" is a personal choice to polish one's image in order to create a positive impact and radiate authority, not just physical appearance.

(kpl/aal/dyn)