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

So does gratitude really help to build self-esteem?  Many of us believe that practicing gratitude improves our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But how exactly does gratitude contribute to building self-esteem?  If you’re curious about how gratitude can enhance your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence, then your in the right place. In this blog, we […]

Want to discover what triggers your negative self-perception and body image?

In this blog I help you understand and overcome negative thoughts about your body.

Are you trying to lose weight to improve your health? What even is a healthy weight?

Do you have a specific number in mind, and once you achieve it, you’ll be ‘healthier?’

Society has probably taught you that weight and health are related, most commonly, that ‘thin’ bodies are healthier. Therefore if your body doesn’t meet beauty standards and expectations, whether that’s in reality or in your mind, then you will believe that to improve your health you need to set goals around your weight.

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.

5 Questions to make 2023 a year of true confidence and happiness.

While you might be tempted to set some radical new years resolutions as you dive into 2023, I want you to pause and think about what goals you’re setting and why you’re actually setting them.

Do you find the idea of being self-compassionate difficult?

Whether it’s struggling to ‘bounce back’ from a setback, shaming yourself when you make a mistake at work, telling yourself you’re the worse parent ever if you shout at your children or call yourself names when you look in the mirror and aren’t happy with what you see.

Do you find yourself constantly picking fault with yourself, from your appearance to your parenting skills?

If you’ve ever tried to ‘be more positive’, you’ll know that trying to silence your inner critic is hard, I know it was for me. So how do we actually do it?

The term “self-esteem” plays a massive role in today’s society. But, have you ever stopped to wonder “what exactly is self-esteem?” We know, for example, that our self-esteem links to confidence in some way, but is that it? How do you know if you have low self-esteem? Today’s post will shine a light on all those questions, and it’ll explain – in simple terms what self-esteem actually is and how to ensure our self-esteem is healthy.