Achieving your goals through strengthening self trust

The trust we have in ourselves is a journey that starts from within, don't you think?
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Let's take a moment and recall the last pep talk you had with yourself. Was it filled with words that gave you hope, sparked encouragement, and ignited faith in your potential and the endless possibilities that lie ahead? It's a tough one for many of us to ponder, isn't it?

So how do we navigate our dreams, our aspirations, our goals and the road that stretches out before us?
When our minds are clouded with doubt, with a constant internal dialogue that's less of a cheerleader and more of a critic, even taking that first step can seem daunting. We've already painted a picture of the outcome, haven't we? Shouldn't we show ourselves the same kindness we extend to those we care about? Think about it. Have you ever given a friend that much-needed pep talk when they were sweating over an upcoming exam or a big presentation at work?

They find solace and comfort in your words because they trust you. They believe in your faith in them. But would that trust remain if your words focused solely on their struggles? Probably not, right?
Yet we find it hard to extend that same courtesy to ourselves, don't we?
Sure, the relationship we have with ourselves might seem like it's just there, like we're stuck with it, There’s some truth in that I will be honest... So isn't it all the more reason to make this relationship one that's filled with compassion and motivation?

The path towards self trust as with a lot of stuff is unique and will look different for each of us. We want this to form the foundations of achieving the goals you have.

Feeling your feelings 
Ever caught yourself tangled up in the confusion of your own emotions? In our fast-paced reality, do we sometimes find solace in distraction when our feelings become a challenging maze to navigate? Be it mindless scrolling through social feeds, getting lost in video games, or finally buckling down on that lingering project - are these not our escape routes from the intimidating task of unpicking what is happening for us? Sounds familiar, doesn't it? While such diversions might offer temporary peace in our minds, they don't really give us the chance to sit with our emotions, understand them, or figure out our next move. If you're someone who finds comfort in conversation, like me, a chat over coffee with a friend could provide the much-needed outlet. Or if you're more of an introspective soul, jotting down your thoughts might offer a fresh perspective or insight.

Change the station 
Ever tuned into your own internal radio station? You know, that one that seems to have a knack for playing the hits that really get under your skin? Sometimes it's like our minds have a default setting to the "inner critic" station, and boy, can that DJ be harsh. Ever heard those tracks? The ones that tell you you're not up to scratch, that success is a pipe dream, or that every step you take is a misstep? And despite the negativity, it's almost like there's a twisted sense of comfort in those familiar tunes, right? But what if we dared to change the station? What if we acknowledged these critical hits but learned to see them for what they really are - misguided attempts at keeping us safe? How would that change our dance through life? We want to play those hits that give us they've got this I can do this outlook, we can even thank the critical DJ for trying to help but let them know we have this in hand everything is sorted.

Trusted sources
We all have different people who we can count on for different things. Those who are careful with the words they choose are somewhat skilful in their approach, and those who are straight to the point without any sugar coating. That's the value of people. When we are thinking about taking steps to achieve our goals we need to go to the right people at the right time. If we are already losing faith and the DJ is playing a critical or outdated hit. We need to be able to trust in the person we go to, to support us getting on the path to success again 

If trusting yourself sounds like a more hopeful place to be. I can help you!
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