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“To trust oneself is the first step to truly living.” When we think about trust, we often focus on trusting others. However, one of the most important forms of trust is self-trust. Many of us struggle with self-trust, feeling uncertain about our decisions and abilities. This lack of trust often stems from our early relationships, particularly with our mothers. Growing up, seeking approval and guidance from our mothers is natural, but if this relationship is marked by control or criticism, it can leave us feeling incapable of making our own decisions.
Building self-trust starts with acknowledging our own strengths and capabilities. It involves making decisions, even small ones, and reflecting on their outcomes without excessive self-judgment. Each decision we make, successful or not, is an opportunity to learn and grow. Remember, self-trust is not an overnight transformation but a continuous journey. It takes self-compassion, practice, and consistent effort to build.
In this episode, I will explore the journey of learning to trust yourself and healing from the impact of a mother wound. I will break down why many of us struggle with trusting our own decisions and how this can deeply affect our lives.
Topics Covered:
(00:00:00) Episode Snippet
(00:01:53) Self-trust is the cornerstone of healing
(00:03:47) How a mother’s trust shapes her child
(00:05:09) The comfort zone trap
(00:08:01) How not trusting yourself leads to self-rejection
(00:10:20) Empower yourself through small decisions
(00:13:07) Overcoming childlike fears
(00:16:04) Aligning your actions with your words
(00:18:42) Take care of yourself first
(00:23:53) The impact of shame on self-trust
Key Takeaways:
“But why would you trust yourself if you have no track record of having a solid sense of integrity with yourself?"– Jennifer Arnise
“When you start to take care of yourself, yourself starts to take care of you and that builds self-trust."– Jennifer Arnise
“Healing your mother wound is about having autonomy and that is impossible without self-trust."– Jennifer Arnise
DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed psychologist, medical doctor, or health care professional and my services do not replace the care of psychologists, doctors or other healthcare professionals. All opinions expressed here are my own. If you feel you are in any danger of harming yourself please call 911. I am not providing health care, medical or nutritional therapy services, or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any physical, mental or emotional issue, disease or condition. All opinions are my own and based on my personal lived experience.
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