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.
WELCOME TO
THE BLOG
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 […]
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 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. […]
