If you have been struggling to build self-confidence or wondering how to build self-confidence then this episode is for you. 

In this episode of the Permission to Love podcast we explode the concept of self-confidence, particularly for those who have experienced trauma. 

My hope is that you will find insights and practical steps on how to rebuild or build self-confidence for the first time. 

This episode emphasizes that self-confidence is not merely a feeling but a core belief that must be nurtured and developed through consistent actions and trust in oneself.

Key Topics:

Self-Confidence Defined:
- Self-confidence is the ability to trust oneself.
- It's a core belief, not just a feeling.

Building Trust with Yourself:
- Importance of showing up for yourself consistently:
- Keeping promises to yourself to build self-trust.

Practical Steps to Build Self-Confidence:
- Start with small, achievable commitments.
- Ensure consistency in actions.
- Use corrective experiences to reinforce positive behaviors.

Challenges for Trauma Survivors:
- How trauma can dismantle self-confidence.
- Strategies to rebuild trust in oneself.

Action Steps:
- Choose one small commitment to yourself this week and follow through.
- Reflect on past experiences and look for ways to create corrective experiences.
- Keep a journal of your commitments and track your follow-through.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: Defining Self-Confidence
03:17 - Common Challenges with Self-Confidence
05:24 - What Self-Confidence Truly Is
06:39 - Confiding in Yourself: Building Trust
08:29 - The Impact of Trauma on Self-Confidence
10:55 - Building Self-Confidence Through Experiences
12:09 - My Journey with Self-Confidence and Starting a Podcast
14:15 - Execution: The Key to Building Self-Confidence
16:56 - New and Corrective Experiences
18:02 - Consistency and Repeated Experiences
20:15 - Keeping Promises to Yourself
21:02 - Trusting Yourself: A Core Belief
23:34 - Self-Betrayal and Its Impact on Self-Confidence
25:36 - Making and Keeping Commitments to Yourself
28:14 - Practical Steps to Start Building Self-Confidence Today

I am grateful you are here,
Jerry

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