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

“Love yourself” is one of the most common pieces of advice we hear. And one of the least helpful. Because when you already feel not good enough, self-critical, or unsure of your worth, being told to “just love yourself” can feel vague at best and shaming at worst, as if there’s yet another thing you’re […]

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 […]

Body confidence is often treated like a finish line you reach once you finally like your reflection. You tell yourself, If I lose this weight… if I tone up… if I fix this one area… then I’ll feel confident. So you set a goal, change something about your appearance, wait for the confidence to show […]

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 […]

You finally sit down.Hot tea in hand, your favorite blanket pulled over your lap, a new book read and waiting, and then it hits. The self-care guilt. That voice. Shouldn’t I be doing something right now?Is this lazy? Am I just being selfish? Sound familiar? If you’re feeling guilty for taking time for yourself, you’re […]

We can’t just wake up one day, decide we want to boost our self esteem and as if my magic it happens. Would be nice if it did. Instead, it happens through small, consistent daily habits that build up over time. Like strengthening a muscle, the more we practice self-supporting behaviours, the stronger our confidence […]

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 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 […]