Rebuilding Your Confidence: Rising After Life Shakes Your Foundation

In this conversation, Maria Concha, the Manifesting Ninja, explores the complexities of rebuilding confidence, particularly for women, after significant life events. She discusses the unique challenges women face regarding confidence shakeups, the detrimental effects of self-criticism, and the importance of self-compassion. Maria emphasizes that true confidence is not about the absence of fear but about trusting oneself despite uncertainties. She outlines foundational elements for rebuilding confidence and provides practical strategies to help individuals reconnect with their inherent worth and maintain confidence through life's ups and downs.

Takeaways

Women experience confidence shakeups differently than men.

Confidence often becomes collateral in times of loss.

Real confidence is about trusting yourself despite doubts.

Self-compassion is essential for rebuilding confidence.

Your worth is not tied to your performance or others' opinions.

Confidence isn't about never feeling anxious or uncertain.

Rebuilding confidence is a non-linear process.

Practicing self-kindness can transform your inner dialogue.

Collecting evidence of past successes can boost confidence.

Maintaining confidence requires regular check-ins and self-reflection.

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