Tell your friends about the newsletter!
After all this, you may be wondering how to increase self-esteem. The answer is clean, but it’s not an easy process (because if it were...):
Exercise. No, not a walk around the neighborhood, but real, effort-pushing exercise. Dancing, running, weightlifting, cycling, anything that hurts in the best way. If none of this sounds appealing to you, I don’t know what to tell you.
Exposure to uncomfortable situations. Being challenged to keep your shit together can be a very positive way to re-learn our capabilities in being able to handle things responsibly. If this seems horrifying or terrifying, it’s probably the right fit.
Stop the shame train, no one’s riding. Be kinder to yourself but be firm. Treat yourself at least as well as you do your bestie or kids.
Use your own name when talking shit to yourself. Using your own name in your thoughts, especially negative ones, can help pivot us toward the inn…
Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to I’m Not Triggered to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.
