Blended Family Breakthrough

209. Breaking Free from Self-Doubt: 5 Habits to Build Confidence and Trust in Yourself


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If you've ever wrestled with second-guessing yourself, feeling stuck in past mistakes, or wondering if you can truly trust yourself again, you're not alone. 

In this episode, we open up about the very real struggles with self-doubt that we’ve faced personally and that we often see in the blended couples we coach.

Together, we're exploring five powerful habits that can help you break free from the cycle of self-doubt and start building real, lasting confidence. We’ll share practical mindset shifts and simple steps you can take today to start building more self-trust. 

We hope that you’ll walk away feeling seen, encouraged, and ready to believe in yourself again — because real healing, growth, and breakthrough are possible.

You'll Discover:

  • 5 essential habits to break free from self-doubt and trust in yourself
    • Replace self-criticism with self-compassion. 
    • Conquer fear, guilt, and worry. 
    • Embrace a growth mindset. 
    • Speak up with confidence. 
    • Let go of perfectionism by adjusting your expectations.
  • Why your daily habits matter more than your genetics or past experiences when it comes to self-confidence.
  • Simple tools to overcome self-sabotaging habits and learn to trust yourself.

Resources from this Episode:

  • Check out our supportive community, Blending Together
  • Soundtracks by Jon Acuff
  • The Beginner's Guide to Self-Compassion by Nick Wignall
  • Episode 99. 3 Tips to Help You Move Beyond Painful Guilt and Regret
  • Episode 180. Break free from Guilt and Blend with Authenticity and Security
  • Episode 179. Conquer Fear and Embrace Your Blend with Confidence and Clarity 
  • Episode 165. How important is your mindset when it comes to blended family life?
  • Episode 50. How to Openly Communicate What You Really Want (Assertive Communication)
  • What Causes Perfectionism and How to Get Over It by Nick Wignall
  • Episode 14. 3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your "Perfectionist" Ideals and Disappointments
  • Episode 187. Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1 of 2)

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