#94 Feel Like You’ve Lost Your Edge? Here’s How to Get It Back, Step by Step

In this episode, Valerie and JM break down the competence pillar of self-esteem and explain why competence has nothing to do with perfection, titles, or certificates. Learn how rebuilding trust in your ability to learn and adapt restores motivation, confidence, and momentum.IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:Understand how true competence is built through self-trust, not perfection or credentials.Learn how trauma and chronic stress can disrupt your sense of ability and create avoidance.Discover how stacking small wins and tracking progress rebuilds motivation and confidence.Get practical strategies to reframe failure, increase self-belief, and take consistent action.LINKS AND RESOURCES WITH THIS EPISODE:"Put That Stuff Down" and its sequel (book) - A recommended read exploring the complex relationship between trauma, PTSD, and clutter. It offers personal stories, psychological insights, and practical advice. Click here to learn more: https://up.dowellht.com/bestseller-clutter-and-traumaJoin the thousands of people using the post-trauma secrets and decluttering by starting here: https://dowellht.com/freeyourselfThanks so much for joining us today. Want to subscribe to Post-Trauma Secrets and Decluttering? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!iTunes not your thing? Find us on Spotify or StitcherSupport the show