Do you feel good about yourself? Do you feel comfortable in your own skin? You should! But that can be tough… so it’s time to learn how to build self-esteem so you can choose yourself with apology.

Self-trust and confidence are essential for better mental health, helping you to stop second-guessing yourself and discover how to be comfortable in your own skin. Feeling at home in yourself really shouldn’t be something rare, but for many of us it takes a lot of work and can feel really challenging. In this episode I call out the real problem: second-guessing yourself, avoidance, and performing for others until you’re completely exhausted. I’ll show you simple steps to improve self-esteem, respect yourself more, and improve your self-worth so you can build self-confidence naturally and reduce stress. Expect plain, straightforward, and practical advice to reduce anxiety, stop avoiding issues, and be on your own side, with tools you can use today. If you want a calmer mindset every day and to feel better about yourself, this is for you. We’ll explore how to be more confident by learning how to back yourself and how to love yourself in real life, not just in theory… so you can really be at home in yourself and love yourself more, consistently.

👉 Ready to discover how to be more comfortable in yourself each day? Then let’s talk!

💡 TL;DR: If second-guessing yourself and feeling like you have to perform for others is draining you, this episode gives you a clear way to feel at home in yourself so your confidence improves naturally. 🙂

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⏱️ Chapters/Timestamps:

0:00 Confidence and mental health

0:33 Love yourself more

3:00 What does being comfortable in your own skin mean

7:42 Why confidence matters for better mental health

12:33 How to be more comfortable in yourself

27:04 Final tips for better mental health

📝 Transcript & show notes: https://ltamh.com/?p=18321 

➕ Related episodes:

Body image (Episode 136) https://ltamh.com/?p=6685 

Get out of your own way! (Episode 301) https://ltamh.com/?p=18175

Feeling worthy (Episode 285) https://ltamh.com/?p=17104 

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Hi! 👋 I’m Jeremy Godwin, counsellor and host of the weekly Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast. I share straightforward, practical advice to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health. New episodes every Sunday.

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