06: Building Confidence & Self Esteem

In this episode "Building Confidence & Self Esteem," features hosts Coach Sapphire Star and Coach Kyle McCloud discussing how to build confidence and self-esteem.Kyle shares his personal journey of overcoming low self-esteem and confidence, tracing it back to a significant change in his family's living situation at age eight. He explains how a shift from a large, supportive family environment to a smaller, less supportive one led him to develop a protective mechanism of becoming "invisible" to avoid pain and attention. This avoidance later manifested in adulthood as people-pleasing and suppressing emotions. His turning point came when he was shown these patterns, leading him to self-development work, journaling, and attending a men's retreat that helped him resolve deep-seated issues.Sapphire shares a similar experience, detailing how growing up in a large household led her to seek comfort in the "shadows" to avoid being seen or heard. Her struggles with a congenital eye condition further contributed to bullying and a desire to cower. She explains how this survival mechanism continued into her adult life, where she hid behind accomplishments rather than embracing her authentic self. Her breakthrough came from realizing her unique identity and embracing self-acceptance.Both hosts emphasize that building confidence and self-esteem involves:Identifying limiting beliefs: Recognizing the thoughts and beliefs that hinder personal growth.Choosing new thoughts: Actively deciding to replace negative beliefs with empowering ones.Taking action: Implementing new behaviors aligned with these chosen beliefs, which can look different for everyone.Cultivating beliefs: Nurturing these new beliefs by surrounding oneself with supportive environments, reading relevant materials, and guarding against distractions like excessive social media.They conclude by defining confidence as trusting oneself and not being afraid to be wrong, highlighting that this journey is ongoing and requires continuous effort.Become A Guestwww.soulshiftsessions.comBusiness [email protected] us on IG@soulshiftsessions