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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When intimacy feels hard, it’s easy to assume that there is something is wrong with their relationship. Or worse, something is wrong with them. But intimacy isn’t just about attraction, chemistry, or communication skills. It’s about safety. It’s about how safe you feel to be seen, known, wanted, and received, emotionally and physically. And that […]
Body confidence is often treated like a finish line you reach once you finally like your reflection. You tell yourself, If I lose this weight… if I tone up… if I fix this one area… then I’ll feel confident. So you set a goal, change something about your appearance, wait for the confidence to show […]
You’re out with friends, enjoying yourself, laughing about life, when the conversation takes a turn you didn’t see coming, as body shame and body image triggers surface. Someone sighs and says, ‘I hate my arms.’ Another chimes in, ‘I can’t wear anything sleeveless anymore.’ Before long, the whole table seems to join in, swapping body […]
If body shame could be cured by thinking positive thoughts, most of us would be healed by now. We’ve heard it all:‘Just love yourself.’‘Be grateful.’‘You’re beautiful just the way you are!’ And while those messages are well-meaning, they can also feel… frustrating.Because if you’ve ever stood in front of a mirror, tried repeating affirmations, or […]
Body confidence isn’t about your body. Really. That might sound strange, especially when we’ve been taught the opposite since we were kids. Think about it: how often do you find yourself standing in front of the mirror, tugging at your clothes, checking every angle, and wondering if your body is the problem? Maybe it’s a […]
