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Hey best friend, lemme ask you a question. Have you ever struggled with self-doubt, insecurity, or fear of failure?

Do you sometimes feel like even after you’ve given your best, life still feels like you haven’t done enough or somehow, you are not worthy of what you have worked hard to achieve.

  Yes?

Ok great, it’s good to know that I’m not alone.

I did a little digging and it turns out that many millennials have difficulty trusting themselves and their abilities, especially in a world that constantly judges and criticizes us.

Here’s the thing, trusting yourself is not only crucial for your success and happiness, but it is also essential for us to truly love ourselves.

When you trust yourself, you automatically show up more confidently, authentically, and resilient.

You are also more likely to follow your dreams, express your needs, and set healthy boundaries.

Self-trust is preceded by self-acceptance, so learn to accept yourself as you are, with all your strengths and flaws.

So how can you learn to trust and love yourself more?

Here are three things I’ve been doing to build self-trust and self-love:  I pray they serve you as well.

Be Yourself

One sure way to trust yourself – is to simply be yourself.

• This means being honest with yourself and others about who you are, what you want, and what you feel.
• It also means honoring your values, preferences, and passions – even if they differ.
• You are more aligned with your true nature and purpose when you show up as yourself. You are also more likely to attract people who respect and appreciate you for who you are. 
• I found myself in a whirlwind of change with my relationships this year. Instead of comparing, complaining and worrying, I stood in my truth.  I let people choose their behaviour and didn’t get offended when their choices conflicted with mine. I kept reminding myself that I am loved, talented, kind, appreciated and loving.  When people said otherwise, I remained unphased because I knew and trusted myself. It wasn’t always easy, but it was rewarding

Set Meaningful Goals

• Sometimes we set our minds to achieving things that look and sound good socially but do not really light us up.
• I’ve found that the trick is to choose goals that challenge you but are also aligned with your abilities and resources.
• By setting realistic goals, you are more likely to achieve them, and experience opportunities to celebrate yourself. every time you follow through and finish a plan, you are subconsciously sending the message that you can trust yourself to what you said you would do

3. Be Kind to Yourself

A third way to trust yourself is to be kind to yourself.

This means treating yourself with compassion, understanding, and forgiveness. It also means caring for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. When you are kind to yourself, you are more likely to acknowledge your strengths and achievements, as well as your limitations and challenges.

You are also more likely to cope with stress and adversity in healthy ways.

Trusting yourself is not always easy, but it is possible.

By being yourself, setting reasonable goals, and being kind to yourself, you can build self-trust and self-love over time. And when you trust yourself and love yourself more, you can live a more authentic, meaningful, and fascinating life.

I hope you enjoyed this post and if you want to learn more about how to trust and love yourself more, please follow our blog and podcast for more tips and insights. We would love to hear from you and support you on your journey of self-trust and self-love.

See you soon

Nisha