Have you ever had lunch with a friend who kept talking about her weight and diet, and then you started to question your lunch order and weight and diet? Sometimes we adopt others' insecurities and don't even realize it. A pivotal part of our confidence journeys has been realizing when we've taken on others' insecurities as our own. Today we're sharing stories from throughout our lives where our confidence was challenged because of other people's opinions and insecurities, and how we persevered to protect and practice our own self confidence. At the end of this episode we'll share tangible tips to help you if you've found yourself in similar situations.
"We're not programmed to feel negatively about ourselves, we are influenced to feel negatively about our bodies." - Raeann
What we talk about:
A learning Kristina had about toxic weight loss culture
What Raeann has learned in therapy so far
How other people's insecurities effect:
Body image and weight
Career moves
Having kids
Relationships
How to find your core values and get to know yourself better
How to tell someone how you feel and set boundaries
How our family culture influences confidence and insecurities
Surrounding yourself with the right people
Practicing gratitude and mindfulness
How to clarify your wants and desires
Ask Away: Tips for not comparing your timeline to others'
"Something I've had to work through in therapy is that so many of these insecurities are not actually my own, they're coming from other people." - Kristina
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Resources:
Knowledge is power. We encourage you to read the resources on the Everytown website and find ways you can make an impact. Moms Demand Action is a subsidiary and they have chapters in every state.
"Untamed" by Glennon Doyle
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