The Confidence Podcast With Trish Blackwell

  Podcast #464 Confidence Affirmations that Actually Work   Affirmations can transform the way you think about yourself and your life. They are one of the most powerful thought-habits we can have to tap into next-level excellence, and even though most people know this, most people don't do affirmations effectively or consistently. Learn how to write your own affirmations and how to create an affirmation practice that actually works, and that you keep doing. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/464 In this episode of The Confidence Podcast,  we're talking about…. Why Affirmations Work Affirmations to Stop Caring What People Think Affirmations for Body Confidence Affirmations for Those Who Are Too Hard on Themselves Affirmations for Dreaming Bigger How to Write Your Own Affirmations How to Make Your Affirmations Work for You   ANNOUNCEMENT: My mentorship program, the College of Confidence, is where real change happens in your life.This month we're going deep on:Improving your

Podcast #463 How to Do Conflict with Confidence   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we have a special guest, couples coach Marie Anderson, and we're talking about…. How to understand how to navigate conflict and communicate in a marriage. What does it mean to fight fair? The 4 things that trip up conflict dials This woman is fundamentally one of the reasons my marriage is what it is. She raised her son to be interested in what it means to be a man of excellence, what it means to fight fair, how to love someone through deep hurt and with profound patience, and what it means to love well.   REVIEW OF THE WEEK: Thank you. -Paulina_Nina You are amazing. I love you so much. Keep doing your best.   MARIE ANDERSON BIO Marie works with couples who want to have a better relationshipIf this (communication and conflict) are where you are getting tripped up, she can help you. Contact Marie directly at:ktamta88@comcast.net   QUESTIONS FOR MARIE: How did you get interested in conflict an

  Podcast #462 Confidence For When You Feel Different or Just Plain Discouraged We live in a chaotic world filled with conflicting opinions everywhere you turn. In a world that is more connected than ever, we are more divided, more lonely, more isolated and more conflicted internally on standing strong in our own opinions, even when they are unpopular or simply opposed by those closest to us. This podcast goes into depth on how to stay confident in yourself, in your relationships and in your hope for the future when the evidence you have in front of you is that division is pressing and discouragement is around every turn.   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're talking about: How to feel confident about the future when the future feels so discouragingCreating connection with others in a world of divisionThe secret to believing that life is different, but still good.   REVIEW OF THE WEEK: Trish Blackwell Confidence Podcast - 5 Stars, A Will NC Trish - you never disappoint. I have been

  Podcast #461 How to Make People Like You More Wanting people to like us is a part of being human, but sometimes a misplaced desire, or ineffective ability to connect with others creates inner insecurity. Get coached on the 3 basics on how to make people like you more, starting with first learning how to like yourself. When you master your focus on these 3 basics, you'll be more able to stop caring what people think and to have more social confidence when meeting new people and wanting them to like you.  It's okay to have a desire to be more liked. Let's just go about it in a confident, courageous, authentic, and powerful way.   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about .. How to make people like you moreThe secret to not caring what people thinkHaving confidence when meeting new people (and wanting them to like you)   REVIEW OF THE WEEK: The Most Helpful Brain Training Podcast on the Internet.- 5 Stars (Kelsey Sis) This podcast came at the perfect time for me personally.

  Podcast #460 How to Be Confident in Uncertainty and with the Unknown Ahead Life is filled with uncertainty and tons of unknowns, so learning how to stay confident in unpredictability is key to living with unshakeable confidence. Get a sneak peek into a chapter of my newest book, Straighten Your Crown, and how I have learned to embrace the unpredictability of life with an adventurous, open and light spirit, and how you can too.   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, I'm giving you a sneak peak like I've never done before. You'll hear one of my favorite chapters of my newest book Straighten Your Crown: Rediscovering that You are Seen, You Matter, and the King Delights in YouMy favorite thoughts that I go to when finding myself in a place of uncertaintyThe affirmations I use when I feel overwhelmed with the unknown or life that feels out of my control   SNEAK PEAK TO THE AUDIOBOOK Chapter 6: Discovering Delight in the Unknown[INSERT IMAGE OF BOOK "BUY NOW" HERE and link to:https://www.amazon

  Podcast #459 How to Be More Assertive Assertive confidence will open doors in life you didn't know were accessible to you. But how do you learn how to be the type of assertive that will be well received instead of the type of assertive that comes off pushy, demanding or bossy? You'll find out exactly how to do just that in this episode of The Confidence Podcast.   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're talking about: The relationship between fear, people pleasing, perfectionism and lack of assertivenessThe skill of being assertive, and how to learn it in a natural way for youWhy we aren't assertive enough, and what you're missing out on because of it (why you should want to be more assertive!)10 ways to practice the skill of being more assertive   OH MY GOSH. IN PERSON COACHING AGAIN. My time with the NC State Wolfpack Women Swimmers & Divers and Wolfpack Women Gymnasts was absolutely incredible. It's been a week since I was with these rockstars from @packswimdive and @wolfpackgyma

  Podcast #458 Better Sleep, More Confidence     A better rested you is a better you. We all love sleep, but what if sleep is hard for you, or life circumstances are keeping you up at night, tossing and turning with anxiety and overthinking?  Your relationship with your thoughts at night is within your control, and this is good news for anyone who wants more hours or more restful sleep. A well slept you is more emotionally and mentally sharp, and will show up in your life with more confidence and courage.   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about:   The relationship between sleep and confidence, and how to scale up both in your lifeWhy putting pressure on yourself to sleep better doesn't workHow to stop tossing and turning at night - 5 practical habits everyone should be doingWhat to say to yourself at night when you can't sleep and you're stressed about it   REMINDERS:   Ever just wish you could buy me a cup of coffee? Well, you can! That's what my Patreon page is for. You

  Podcast #457 How to Give Yourself Approval and Believe You're Good Enough Not feeling good "enough" and always needing the affirmation, approval or acceptance of others can severely limit your ability to tap into your fullest potential and greatest amount of joy in life. This coaching explores how to give yourself approval, believe you're enough and trust your own decisions, even if you've struggled in the past with being a people-pleaser or with thriving on words of affirmation or on someone else telling you what to do. In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about: How to break over-attachment to other people's affirmations, approvals and opinions, even if you're a words-of-affirmation-love-language-personLearning how to give yourself approval, trust yourself and be your own voice of encouragement … how to know you're on the right path when the path isn't visible or laid out by someone elseA list of affirmations you can use to speak life into yourself - the ones that will help y

  Podcast #456 What to Do When There's No End in Sight Overwhelm, whether it's in your personal life or your professional life, can derail your confidence, drown you in self-doubt and leave you feeling flailing for hope and purpose. In this coaching, you'll learn what to do when there's no end in sight. You'll learn how to stay filled with faith, how to have peace in your confidence, and how to think the right thoughts that will fill you with power and perseverance. In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about: Overwhelm, and what to do when you feel burdened by it.How to have hope when there feels like there's no end in sight.The belief thoughts and self-talk that will help you neutralize overwhelm   REVIEW OF THE WEEK: Diving ProvidenceOnetwobree Inspired scripture tells us clearly that the one true God has predetermined every moment of suffering and joy we will ever have, but it's always incredible when you can step back and say "Ohhhh, I see why you did that there." It's

  Podcast #455 Still Caring Too Much, Even Though You "Know Better?''   You "know better" to care so much what other people think about you, but you're still feeling stuck in the people-pleasing, perfectionistic, desire-to-be-liked thought loop? This podcast episode is for you! Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/455   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about:   Exactly how to get out of the thought loop that is keeping you stuck7 critical things to remember to help you break this sloppy thought patternHow to find the place of mental power where "you can help it"   SPECIAL INVITE   Join us for the How to Stop Buffering WorkshopThursday, August 12Sign up for free at www.trishblackwell.com/buffering   ANNOUNCEMENT   I'll keep the story short.I wanted to be a cool mom, so I hopped on my 4-year-old son's skateboard.Insert cartoon image of someone flailing while slipping on a banana peel.And voila.I have a broken foot.For someone who loves to run, and ru

  Podcast #454 The Courage to Believe in Possibility Believing that change is possible in your life, or that you can actually create a life that you love takes emotional and mental courage. Too often we short sell ourselves, our potential and our impact in this world because we aren't daring to think big enough. This podcast episode will help you understand the deeper reasons why you are holding yourself back, and, more importantly, how to start thinking differently. In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about: How to know what's possible for youHow to believe in what's actually possible and available to youHow to start seeing what you thought was impossible become possible If you truly believed you could have something in your life, you would go after it.   REVIEW OF THE WEEK: You are amazing Trish, thank you!!!Sophia71411 Your podcast has given me so much hope and guidance. The cards I was dealt as a child were rough, this caused me to go into a survival mode d

  Podcast #453 Why You're Not Doing What You Want to Do Not doing what you say you want to do is one of the most frustrating patterns that is easy to fall into and will perpetuate low self-esteem and stagnancy. Be kind to yourself though! This isn't an issue of lacking discipline, laziness or not caring - it's a belief issue, and in this episode of The Confidence Podcast you'll learn exactly what you can do to break the cycle. It's time to be a person of absolute self-integrity who always keeps their promises to themselves. In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're talking about: The 3 main reasons keeping you stuck and holding you back and resulting in your feeling like you're a person who doesn't do what you want to toHow to really decide and commit to doing what you say you want to do5 things you can do right now to start being someone who does what they say they're going to do   REVIEW OF THE WEEK: Pixelover4487 Hiii - 5 stars I'm loving this podcast and I'm a guy. I struggle wit

  Podcast #452 Confidence For Physical Intimacy   You're not alone in feeling insecure about how you engage and interact with others physically. But there's no reason to stay stuck in this avoidance of or minimization of physical intimacy. No matter your background with others or with yourself, you can learn how to safely and comfortably connect with yourself and others with confidence in a physical way. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/452 In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're talking about: ·       Physical intimacy blocks and how your lack of confidence might be hindering your overall confidence and connection with others ·       How to have more body confidence and self-intimacy so that your physical intimacy with others - both platonically and romantically improves ·       5 techniques to proactively improve your confidence in physical intimacy in your romantic relationship   REVIEW OF THE WEEK   Holly Sexton 5-Stars, Not only and… This is the podcast

  Podcast #451 Black and White Thinking is Hurting Your Confidence   Black and white thinking, or all or nothing thinking, is a thought strategy often used by highly driven people that actually stunts progress, deteriorates happiness and limits potential. If you have ever described yourself as an "all or nothing" person or as a "black and white" thinker, this podcast coaching is for you. It will help you with the steps to take on how to get out of the black and white thinking loop and how to have more mental flexibility and self-kindness in the process. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/451 In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're talking about: ·       How black/white and all-or-nothing thinking shows up in driven people and why we cling to it like a security blanket when it's really suffocating us ·       The process to disassociate this type of thinking from your identity ·       How to become a flexible, happy thinker   REVIEW OF THE WEEK:   Confidence and Wi

Bonus Podcast  How to Create Real Change In Your Life The second half of 2021 can be better than your first half. This podcast episode will help guarantee that you actually believe in yourself and achieve whatever you dare to dream is possible for yourself in the next 6 months. Join us July 12-16th, 2021 for CREATE CHANGE WEEK. Space is limited; this is the week that turn the rest of your year around completely. Save your spot at www.trishblackwell.com/createchange Today, we’re going to project how we want to feel, and move into our goals from a place of love and confidence, not pressure and drive. Whatever fuel you use is the fuel you’ll have to continue to use.  That might be why you ran out of gas halfway through the year. It’s hard to keep being so driven, so focused; it feels heavy, and important, and exhausting. What if it could be easier? Think for a minute about the wildest thing you can imagine achieving in the second half of the year. And now write it out and s

  Podcast #450 How to Stop Feeling Awful About Yourself Beating yourself up, or indulging in the emotion of feeling awful about yourself, when you're not where you want to be isn't effective. It's not a helpful thought pattern, and yet, we find ourselves in places of despair. Despair drives us to desperation, depression and disillusionment. It morphs our ability to see where we are, how well we are actually doing, and intimidates us on how far we have to yet go. This podcast episode covers how to break the cycle of self-criticism so that you can start feeling encouraged, hopeful and like you like who you are again. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/450 In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're talking about: ·       Indulgent emotions, and how to know when you need to really take control of them (and how to do just that) ·       A 3-step, simple process to help you stop feeling awful about yourself, whatever the situation is ·       How to stop believing that you're

  Podcast #449 The Best Advice to Stop Overthinking Overthinking, or the inability to stop thinking so much, can make you mentally and emotionally exhausted, not to mention, it sabotages your self-confidence in the process. The act of overthinking, replaying conversations in your head, or second-guessing yourself, is a subconscious expression of doubt and lack of self-trust in your own actions, interactions and decision making. You don't have to stay stuck in this pattern of thinking. In this podcast episode you'll learn the best advice to stop overthinking and manage your mind with confidence, calmness and certainty. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/449 In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're chatting about:  Overthinking: what it is and why we get stuck in it3 things you can do right now to break the overthinking habitThe best advice I can give anyone to stop overthinking   REVIEW OF THE WEEK:  Trish Blackwell is Amazing!, tere621 When I first started listeni

  Podcast #448 Tips for Social Awkwardness to Help You Be Yourself   Everyone experiences social awkwardness; it's what you do when you're experiencing it that determines whether or not it will mess with your confidence and with how you come off to others. This podcast episode will coach you to a place of confidence for the next time you find yourself in a socially awkward situation, wishing that you could stick your foot in your mouth, or just generally wishing you were cooler when in social situations. You are not alone, and these tips and this confidence coaching will help. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/448   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're talking about    . Social awkwardness, and how it manifests in your life·       10 instant ways to be less awkward·       How to be yourself when you're feeling the pressure of social overthinking  You don't need to beat yourself up about being socially awkward or keep wondering how to be less awkward, here are

  Podcast #447 Career Confidence: How to Have More of It, No Matter What Type of Work You Do   How you think about your work directly impacts the confidence with which you show up for it. The more career confidence you have, the more opportunities you will create. The reality is that most of us feel stuck, dissatisfied or overwhelmed with work and end up not showing up as our best selves. Your work takes of 1/3 of your life, the level of confidence you have in it has a profound effect on the confidence you carry into other areas of your life. This episode will boost your career confidence, whatever type of career you have. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/447   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about:    ·       The reasons we struggle with confidence in the workplace ·       The key to career confidence, whether you work a 9-5, own a company, are a stay-at-home mom, or have your own online brand ·       10 ways you can appear to be the most confiden

Podcast #446 How To Find Yourself and Your Confidence The need to find yourself, to figure yourself out, to learn to love yourself and how to figure out who you are is part of the journey of being a human committed to self-improvement and positive personal development. This video will teach you how to find yourself again when you feel lost, how to find yourself and redefine yourself after a relationship and how to become the person you want to be in the process. You'll learn 3 simple ways to rediscover who you are, how to know who you are, how to like yourself and how losing yourself will actually help you really find yourself.   In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're talking about:  ·       How to rediscover who you are if you feel lost, uncertain or rock bottom ·       10 reflective questions to help you figure out who you really are ·       How to get an aerial view and understanding of where you are and where you want to go ·       3 strategies on how to start the process of