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

In today’s world, where the media inundates us with images of an idealised perfection, it often becomes challenging to maintain a genuine sense of self. This struggle is particularly poignant for countless women grappling with low self-esteem and negative body image.  In this blog, we will delve into the factors behind how low self-esteem and […]

We live in a world that puts a lot of emphasis on perfection. From airbrushed magazine covers to carefully curated social media feeds. So it’s far too easy to feel like you’re not measuring up to some impossible standard of beauty and success.  As a result, you might spend a lot of time and energy […]

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Creating a positive environment is essential for fostering healthy self-esteem and overall well-being. Our surroundings play a crucial role in shaping our thoughts, feelings, and attitudes towards ourselves. A positive environment can serve as a source of support, encouragement, and motivation, while a negative one can bring us down and affect our self-esteem. In this blog, we will explore various ways to create a positive environment that will support and enhance your self-esteem. From simple changes in your daily routine to incorporating positive affirmations, we will show you how to promote a positive and supportive environment for a healthier self-image.

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.

How often to do look to other people in order to feel good about yourself? If you’re struggling with low self-esteem of poor body image it’s very likely that you feel a pressure or drive to look a certain way, be a certain weight or be validated by those around you in order to feel confident.

Do you find the idea of being self-compassionate difficult?

Whether it’s struggling to ‘bounce back’ from a setback, shaming yourself when you make a mistake at work, telling yourself you’re the worse parent ever if you shout at your children or call yourself names when you look in the mirror and aren’t happy with what you see.

Comparisons can be used by some as a motivator, but for most women its main outcome is low self-esteem, poor body image and reduced happiness. So today lets explore why we get trapped in negative comparison cycles and how we can protect ourselves from the dangers of social comparison.

Is social media really harming our self-esteem? Is it possible that, when we swipe our finger against glass in the evening with a glass of wine, we’re doing irreparable damage to our self-esteem? And what are the negative effects of social media on our confidence?

When we think about self-esteem, one of our instant correlations heads toward how we feel about how we look. For people who dislike the way they look, they’ll find that their self esteem takes a hit, too. But how are the two linked? Is body image and self esteem synonymous? What is the relationship between your body image and your self esteem?