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

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 […]

Most conversations about body image focus on how we feel about ourselves in isolation, what we think when we look in the mirror, how we judge our appearance, or how we feel when we see photos of ourselves. But body image doesn’t stay contained inside us. It quietly shapes how we show up in our […]

You’re in a fitting room. The lighting’s harsh. Three sizes of the same jeans hang on the hook because no two brands seem to agree. You pull one pair up, too tight. The next feels baggy. You sigh, stare at the tag, and feel the familiar knot in your stomach. That small square of fabric […]

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 […]

The best self-love phrase you can use right now: ‘In order to soar, you must learn to F.L.Y. – First Love Yourself.’ – Unknown When was the last time you really, truly, loved yourself? Not in a self-important way, but in a way where you accepted who you are, made a conscious effort to be […]

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.  […]

‘I miss my old self. I feel lost, and I have no idea how to find my way back. I’m not sure I even know who I am anymore.’  Sound familiar? While you might feel lost, your real self is actually still in there, buried under years of conditioning and experiences that have moulded you […]