Why do we need to trust ourselves?
There are many reasons why we need to trust ourselves. In life, trusting ourselves is very crucial to our decision-making process, we will dilly-dally between decisions and second-guess ourselves if we don’t learn to trust ourselves. Trusting ourselves is also important for our self-confidence. Self-confidence is very important for our personal growth and development. Our ability to relate well with others, trust others, or be trusted by others starts from trusting ourselves. We are most real and authentic when we are not living in self-doubt.
“Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” – Golda Meir
“Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” – Steve Jobs
Learning to trust yourself is a process that requires self-reflection and practice. You can start out with little trust in yourself, and you can build it into a healthy trust by taking some practical steps.
1. Get to know yourself: Take time to reflect on your values, beliefs, strengths, and weaknesses. When you know yourself well, you are better able to make decisions that align with your values and goals.
2. Start small: Build trust in yourself by making small commitments and following through on them. When you consistently keep your promises to yourself, you build self-trust.
3. Practice self-compassion: Treat yourself with kindness and compassion, just as you would a good friend. When you are gentle with yourself, you build a sense of safety and trust in your own abilities.
4. Listen to your intuition: Pay attention to your gut feelings and inner voice. When you listen to your intuition and act on it, you build trust in your ability to make good decisions.
5. Take risks: Take calculated risks and step out of your comfort zone. When you push yourself to try new things and take on new challenges, you build trust in your ability to handle uncertainty and change.
6. Learn from your mistakes: Use your mistakes as learning opportunities. When you take the time to reflect on what went wrong and how you can do better next time, you build trust in your ability to learn and grow.
7. Celebrate your successes: Acknowledge and celebrate your successes, no matter how small. When you celebrate your achievements, you build confidence and trust in your own abilities.
Like all good things, building trust in yourself is a process, and it takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself, celebrate your successes, and learn from your failures. Over time, you will build enduring and unbreakable trust in yourself.
Kind Regards,
Adeolu Akinyemi
