454: Summer Series - Having Your Own Back

10 Traits of a Woman Who Supports Herself Through Life's Challenges In the journey of personal growth and well-being, the concept of "having your own back" is pivotal. This idea encompasses three essential traits: self-trust, self-compassion, and emotional resilience. Each of these traits plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive relationship with oneself, especially during challenging times. Tonya Leigh delves into the empowering concept of having your own back, particularly during challenging times when self-doubt and misunderstandings arise. She shares her personal reflections on this topic, emphasizing its importance in personal development. Tanya outlines ten key traits of a woman who truly has her own back, starting with the crucial element of self-trust. By believing in oneself and honoring commitments, individuals can cultivate confidence and resilience.  Tune in for insights that will inspire you to become the kind of woman you can count on, no matter the circumstances. Talking Points: 01:21 - Concept of Having Your Own Back 02:04 - Self-Trust 03:42 - Emotional Resilience 05:08 - Accountability Without Self-Abuse 07:10 - Embodying Self-Worth 09:30 - Inner Loyalty 12:18 - Inspiration from Maya Angelou 17:38 - Avoiding Self-Criticism 22:16 - Serving Your Future Self Quotes: "When you learn to trust yourself, you trust your word, you trust your commitments, there is a confidence that comes from that." "I am a big believer in that when you celebrate life, life celebrates you in return." "Having your own back means, Hey, listen, I trust me and I'm going to pay attention to my internal GPS system that is always guiding me." "Having your own back is the willingness to step into that next version of yourself and feel all of the discomfort that will be a part of that process, a hundred percent guaranteed." "Real self-image work doesn't start in the mirror. It starts in the stillness." Useful Resources: Click HERE to Download the Free Podcast Guide  Click HERE to join the Membership  Click HERE for a FREE download  Click HERE to sign up for our newsletter, The Edit   Connect with Self-Image Coach Tonya Leigh: Click HERE to follow our Instagram Click HERE to visit our website Click HERE to visit our Facebook group Click HERE to follow our TikTok Click HERE to subscribe to our YouTube channel