The Therapy Edit On 5 ways to grow your confidence
5 snips
Jan 9, 2023 In this insightful discussion, the host shares personal experiences with social anxiety and offers five transformative strategies to boost confidence. Listeners learn to recognize their unspoken needs and understand their inherent worth. The host highlights that people's judgments are often exaggerated perceptions and reassures that it's natural not to connect with everyone. By encouraging small bold actions, listeners are inspired to gradually challenge their fears and build self-assurance.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Burnout From People-Pleasing
- Anna Mathur describes years of low confidence and overcommitting to please others, which led to burnout and social anxiety.
- She explains how approaching gatherings used to trigger stomach and chest anxiety that sapped her confidence with each step.
Start By Noticing What You Don't Say
- Notice what you don't say: track unmet needs, swallowed opinions, and unvoiced feelings without forcing expression.
- Use this awareness as a first step toward safely practicing speaking up later.
Claim Your Equal Value
- Believe you have equal value to others and that your basic needs matter as much as anyone else's.
- Treating yourself as equally valuable changes how you ask for support and hold space in relationships.