How to trust yourself ?
Trusting oneself can be tough if you have made bad/wrong decisions in the past, when you did not trust your instincts or if you were never given the tools to trust yourself as a child. Perhaps as a child your decisions were questioned or you weren’t given the choice to make mistakes and learn from them. Depending on genetic and environmental factors, you might have developed patterns that you are unhappy with in your present life and our highly skilled therapists and counsellors are here to support you but just to get you started, our team has outlined some pointers that can be useful to consider as to start the process of trusting yourself and to connect with your own instincts.
In a world saturated with information, it can be hard to filter out the noise and focus on what truly matters. Maintaining trust in oneself amidst the disturbances requires conscious effort and a commitment to personal growth. Start with:
Cultivate self-awareness: Start by developing a deep understanding of yourself. Reflect on your values, strengths, and weaknesses. This self-awareness will provide a solid foundation for building trust in your abilities and decisions.
Limit exposure to negativity: Actively manage the information you consume. Avoid getting caught up in sensationalized news, social media drama, and gossip. Surround yourself with positive influences and seek out sources that provide meaningful and constructive content.
Practice mindfulness and inner peace: Incorporate mindfulness techniques into your daily routine. Meditation, deep breathing exercises, or any activity that brings you a sense of calm can help you center yourself and maintain focus. This will allow you to navigate distractions with clarity and composure.
Embrace critical thinking: Develop your ability to analyze information critically. Question assumptions, seek evidence, and verify facts before accepting them as true. This will help you separate valuable insights from mere noise and make informed decisions.
Set boundaries: Establish clear boundaries in your personal and professional life. Learn to say "no" to requests or engagements that do not align with your values or goals. By prioritizing your well-being and focusing on what truly matters to you, you can maintain trust in your own judgment. Do check out our video on setting boundaries here.
Seek meaningful connections: Surround yourself with supportive and authentic individuals who inspire trust and confidence. Engage in conversations that are uplifting and thought-provoking. Meaningful connections provide a strong support system and encourage personal growth.
Embrace failure and learn from it: This can be a tough one especially as i’ve heard folks say that ‘failing is not an option’ but the fact is that event he winners fail sometimes. Mistakes and setbacks are inevitable parts of life. Instead of being derailed by failures, view them as learning opportunities. Embrace the lessons they offer and use them to grow stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Trust in your ability to adapt and overcome challenges.
Practice self-compassion: Treat yourself with kindness and understanding. Acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes and faces setbacks. Avoid harsh self-criticism and negative self-talk. Instead, focus on self-improvement and celebrate your achievements along the way.
Trust in oneself is not built overnight. It is a continuous journey and Wellness North Team is here to help you through it all.
