The Natalie Trusdale Blog: self-esteem building articles for your growth

Do you struggle with self-belief? Perhaps you find it hard to believe that you can feel more confident, make that change or achieve that goal. Having self-belief motivates you to explore your potential and achieve your dreams, but so many of us are lacking in self-belief.

Positive self-esteem isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. Your journey to greater confidence and self assurance needs encouragement and nurturing – just as we nurture our children, or how the ground nurtures a growing seedling. If you’re struggling with a negative body image, low confidence, or just want to feel more optimistic on a day-to-day […]

When you’re feeling trapped, it can seem as though you have no control over your life. In turn, this can damage your self-esteem, and low self-esteem can exacerbate the problem. It becomes a bit of a negative cycle, and it can feel like there’s no way out, but it is possible to escape this feeling […]

Some days, life can be tough. It’s easy to forget all the good things we have going for us and focus on the negatives – particularly when things always seem to be going wrong. But there is a way to turn this around, and it’s a powerful one. By focusing on the good things in […]

“Think happy thoughts.”  Easier said than done though, right? Especially when that sneaky, negative voice decides to take over. There you are, minding your own business, reciting your positive affirmations… Until your brain pipes up with its two-pence worth, and you slide back into those unhelpful thinking habits. Bam. Happy thoughts, be gone.  Fortunately, understanding […]

Are you feeling a little bit lost in your life? There was a time, long ago, when you knew what you wanted. You had dreams, and you were happy. But now? You have no idea how you got here. And have no clue what to do about it.  To top it off, information on how […]

When you have little to no confidence and your self-worth is shot to pieces, the concept of loving yourself can feel completely out of reach.  But as someone who has been there, I’m here to tell you that you CAN love yourself; you just need to know where to start.  From being able to spot […]

When you’re feeling unhappy, it’s really hard to know where to start in an attempt to pick yourself up. And sometimes, a simple search for some inspirational quotes can be a good place to begin. But when you’re desperate to feel truly happy with yourself, it’s important to think about what happiness really means to […]

Do you feel like there’s a lack of intimacy in your relationship? Have days where you feel unattractive, tell yourself you’re not good enough, and generally struggle with those negative thought patterns? If so, the two may very well be linked. When you no longer share the closeness and affection you used to enjoy with […]

A lack of confidence can be annoying at best, stopping us from asking questions for fear of being laughed at. At worst, it’s debilitating; crushing what little self-esteem we’re desperately holding onto. But lack of confidence and self-esteem often go hand-in-hand, causing us to hold ourselves back. To hide, and to withdraw from the world.  […]