For much of my life, I suffered from low self-esteem. I learned early on to hate what I saw in the mirror; after all, I was different from most girls in my school.
Affirmations are short statements that we repeat to ourselves. They aren’t magic (nothing on this list is!), but they can be a great way of rewriting a negative belief for some people.
Sometimes one of the simplest ways to feel more confident is to get clear on what you’re striving for. Maybe you’ve only been doubting yourself because you’re trying to live by someone else’s rules.
Set a timer for 10 minutes and look for examples that challenge your self-doubts. Just write and don’t overthink things.
Identifying the origin of your stories doesn’t make them go away, but it can diminish the power they have over you.
Now that you know the stories that leave you feeling small, it’s time to flip the narrative. Think back to a time when you felt confident and proud of yourself.