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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.  […]