The Natalie Trusdale Blog: self-esteem building articles for your growth
Supporting women like you on their road to self-acceptance and building their self-esteem is - as cliche as it sounds - my calling.
Before becoming a self-esteem coach - before knowing anything about self-esteem and confidence - I, myself, was at rock bottom.
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‘Just think positive’? Probably one of the most irritating and unhelpful statements someone can say! When you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in self-doubt, replaying a mistake, or spiraling after a difficult interaction and someone suggests looking on the bright side, changing your mindset, or focusing on the positives do you not just want to slap them […]
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I thought I’d feel different by now”? Maybe you overhauled your routine. Got on top of things for a while. Lost weight, or finally started exercising consistently. Landed the job, finished the project, sorted the thing you’d been putting off for months. For a while, it felt good. The […]
Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I’ll feel good enough when…”? I’ll feel good enough when they like me, better when I lose weight, more confident when I’ve sorted myself out and will finally like myself when things are different. Most women have some version of this thought. It might not always sound exactly the […]
Sometimes its hard to know whats having the biggest impact! How you feel about your body, your self-esteem or your ADHD traits. And that’s exactly what I want us to think about, starting with when your negative body thoughts taking the lead… Have you ever been getting dressed and felt your mood shift before the […]
Have you ever noticed that when life feels overwhelming, your body image thoughts seem to get louder? Maybe something feels uncertain. Stress. Change. A low-level sense that something isn’t right. And then, almost without warning, your focus shifts. You start thinking more about how you look. You notice your body more. You feel more critical, […]
Why does body image feel louder, more consuming, or more emotionally intense when you have ADHD? Not just an insecure moment, but the kind where one comment sticks to your ribs. One photo can spiral your whole mood. One subtle shift in someone’s tone makes you question your face, your stomach, your outfit, your worth. […]
That uncomfortable feeling of rejection often starts small. A text you thought you’d hear back from doesn’t come. A message sits unread longer than expected. Someone’s tone feels flatter than usual. And suddenly your stomach drops. Your mind starts racing. Did I say something wrong? Am I coming on too strong? Are they irritated with […]
