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

If you’ve ever tried to use a self-love quote and found yourself thinking, “That doesn’t feel true for me,” you’re not alone. Reading “You are enough” when you feel anything but enough can feel like trying to plaster something pretty over something painful. So instead of offering phrases that just sound nice, I want to […]

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 […]

What if your ‘flaws’ weren’t actually flaws at all, but wonderful, individual aspects and traits that make you perfectly unique?  Whether you’re struggling with body image, self-doubt, or just a general feeling of not being good enough, my aim in this article is to inspire you to start seeing yourself in a more positive light.  […]

Break free from the trap of body checking and overcome negative body image. Empower yourself and learn to embrace self-love and confidence 💪

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.

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 […]

Some days, life can be tough. It’s easy to forget all the good things we have going for us and focus on the negatives – particularly when things always seem to be going wrong. But there is a way to turn this around, and it’s a powerful one. By focusing on the good things in […]

“Think happy thoughts.”  Easier said than done though, right? Especially when that sneaky, negative voice decides to take over. There you are, minding your own business, reciting your positive affirmations… Until your brain pipes up with its two-pence worth, and you slide back into those unhelpful thinking habits. Bam. Happy thoughts, be gone.  Fortunately, understanding […]

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.  […]