Confidence isn’t something you either have or you don’t — it’s something you practice, lose, question, rebuild, and redefine a hundred times over.

This “Best Of Mary’s Cup of Tea” episode brings together some of the most powerful confidence advice. Whether you’re rebuilding your self confidence after a setback, learning to trust yourself again, or simply trying to quiet that inner critic, this episode is your reminder that confidence is a practice. It’s for women who want to embody AUTHENTIC confidence.

We will unpack…

• signs that you’re struggling with self confidence
• mindset shifts that will help you feel more confident
• why your insecurities might secretly be your strengths
• advice from my teen sister (aka my confidence icon) on embracing your uniqueness
• how to stop comparing yourself to other versions of you
• ways to deal with criticism and rejection
• how the language we use shapes our worldview
• why affirmations don’t work (and what to do instead)
• what purpose means in the context of self love
• how to deal with uncertainty and self doubt

Whether you’re looking to boost your confidence or learn to trust yourself again, let this episode be a reminder of your self worth.

If you want to dive deeper into the confidence tips, here are the full episodes:

Full episodes:

• Ep. 167: 5 Signs You’re Struggling with Self Confidence
• Ep. 251: Delusional Mindset Shifts that Will Instantly Boost Your Confidence
• Ep. 197: The Only Way to Conquer Insecurities
• Confidence Advice for Teen Girls Feat. My 17-Year-Old Sister (video)
• Ep. 127: Nervous About Your Purpose? Listen to this.
• Ep. 189: 5 Thought Patterns Keeping You Stuck in a Negative Mindset
• Ep. 202: Dealing with Criticism
• Ep. 69: Is Diet Culture a Cult? with Amanda Montell
• Ep. 183: The Best Book on Communication
• How To Build Confidence Through Mindfulness with Dr. Ellen Langer
• Ep. 66: Dealing with Uncertainty, Fear, and Doubt
• Ep. 57: Why Affirmations Don’t Work (and What to Do Instead)
• Ep. 135: On Being a Multi-Passionate, Empathetic Creative with Arielle Estoria

💡 If you’re enjoying this self love podcast, share it with the women in your life!

Deepen your self love journey with Mary’s books:

1. *The Gift of Self-Love,* an interactive workbook to help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself.
2. *100 Days of Self-Love,* a guided journal with 100 prompts for calming self-criticism and learning to love yourself.

Follow Mary Jelkovsky on Instagram: @maryscupofteaa and @maryspodcast

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