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

You pull on the same jeans you wore last week. Same body. Same mirror. Different day. Suddenly they feel wrong, too tight, too loud, too much. The thought flashes: Did I change overnight, or did my mood change the way I’m seeing myself? If you’ve caught yourself feeling bigger with no obvious reason, you’re not […]

If you struggle with body confidence or carry even a trace of body shame, accepting compliments can feel more like a trap than a gift. Maybe you’ve noticed it: you receive a kind word about how you look, or how you showed up, and your first instinct is to deflect. You might laugh, but your […]

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 […]

Do social events trigger an endless stream of negative body thoughts? You know, the invitation arrives, maybe it’s a birthday, a wedding, a reunion, or a girls’ night out. At first, there’s a flicker of excitement. But almost immediately, that excitement gets swallowed by a wave of anxiety. What am I going to wear?Will someone […]

Tired of constantly comparing yourself to other women? You open Instagram, and there she is again. Flawless skin. Smiling kids. Perfectly styled kitchen. And somehow, she’s running a business on the side and still managing to look like she’s just stepped out of a wellness retreat. You know you shouldn’t compare… but something about her […]

You wake up, grab your phone, and before you even step out of bed, you’ve already compared yourself to three different women on Instagram. You tell yourself, I should be happy with what I have, but that nagging voice still whispers: If I could just lose a little weight, maybe I’d feel better. Sound familiar? […]

Let’s explore how body image and self-esteem connect and how understanding this link can empower you to create lasting, positive change. Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like you were seeing more than just your reflection? Maybe it feels like all those little voices – society, social media, even past criticisms are […]

How can you accept your body when you feel unattractive, believe yourself to be imperfect, and wish you had the ‘perfect body’?  When you’re surrounded by a strong focus on diet, fitness, body conditioning, and the ‘ideal’ body image, accepting our bodies as the wonderful, unique specimens that they are can feel impossible.  So, instead […]