Building your confidence

[Annaliese]

While I was exploring different places before I finally landed here, I ran across a site and subscribed too it. I routinely get an email from them with some useful information.  It is somewhat of just one of the Dr. that want you to pay for services. I have no interest in the service but she will still send resources which are very helpful.
Daily Confidence-Building Actions
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- Affirm yourself daily
- Create 2-3 personalized affirmations that resonate with you and repeat them each morning.
- Practice your voice in safe spaces 🎵 - Dedicate 10 minutes daily to voice exercises; record yourself to track progress.
- Curate a personal style guide 👗 - Identify clothing that makes you feel authentically yourself, regardless of traditional gender expectations.
- Build a supportive circle 👭 - Connect with at least one supportive person weekly, either in-person or online.
- Challenge negative self-talk 🛑 - When critical thoughts arise, pause and reframe them as you would for a dear friend.
- Document your growth 📓 - Keep a weekly journal noting moments of strength and authenticity, however small they may seem.
- Practice confident body language 💃 - Stand tall, make eye contact, and practice taking up your rightful space in the world.

[Sinclair]

Appreciate the post, thanks! Just wanted to say that here as well as "like/thank". Negative self-talk can be a serious issue if it is allowed to grow unchecked ... glad that's on your list. That is one of many reasons why Susan's Place is so very important. Many people may not have anyone they trust to talk to and address that issue and get some positive feedback. Here they can get that support. There are so many "visitors" here that never post that I just hope they will talk about that issue, and other issues, with us. I have been down that road and this place was so comforting for me. Like a warm blanket and a hug ... I luv this place. 

[ChrissyRyan]

Building your confidence and self acceptance and lifeskills are important, for sure.

Chrissy

[Sephirah]

Yeah, like Sinclair said, self-talk is probably the biggest thing. We are our own worst enemies most of the time. And if you let it invade your life, it absolutely will invade your life. Because our brains want us on the defensive all the time. And to do that, you have a voice inside that tells you a lot of really bad stuff. I suspect it's an evolutionary throwback to allow primitive people to dodge all the nasty, fangy stuff.

[Alana1990]

That is one of many reasons why Susan's Place is so very important. Many people may not have anyone they trust to talk to and address that issue and get some positive feedback. Here they can get that support. There are so many "visitors" here that never post that I just hope they will talk about that issue, and other issues, with us. I have been down that road and this place was so comforting for me. Like a warm blanket and a hug ... I luv this place. 

Being on here has been a huge help in my journey. I was so overwhelmed when I realized I was transgender, and I had nobody to talk to, and wasn't talking to anyone professionally yet. This place has been a godsend for me. I feel completely accepted, and validated here.