For a long time, I didn’t know how to start trusting myself again.
I second-guessed my decisions, questioned my feelings, and looked to others for approval before I made a move.
💭 “What if I’m wrong again?”
💭 “Maybe someone else knows better.”
💭 “I don’t want to mess this up.”
Every time I ignored my gut, I felt more disconnected from myself.
The truth? I had abandoned my inner voice so many times, I didn’t know how to listen to it anymore.
💡 That’s when I realized: Trusting myself again wasn’t about being perfect—it was about being honest with myself, even when I felt unsure.
1️⃣ The First Step to Trusting Myself Again
I started observing how often I pushed aside my instincts.
I would feel something deeply—but override it with logic, fear, or someone else’s opinion.
💡 The Shift: I began treating my inner voice as something worth honoring.
🔹 What I Changed:
✅ I paused when something felt “off” instead of pushing through
✅ I asked myself: “What do I know to be true in this moment?”
✅ I acknowledged my discomfort instead of numbing it
🚀 The result? I became more attuned to what was true for me.
2️⃣ I Let Go of the Fear That Kept Me From Trusting Myself Again
One reason I stopped trusting myself was fear. I had made mistakes in the past and I didn’t want to repeat them.
💡 The Shift: I stopped expecting perfection and gave myself permission to grow.
🔹 What I Changed:
✅ I reminded myself that wisdom comes from experience—not avoiding risk
✅ I allowed myself to try, fail, learn, and try again
✅ I celebrated small moments of self-trust (like saying no or setting a boundary)
🚀 The result? I stopped freezing in indecision—and started moving forward again.
3️⃣ Rebuilding Trust Took Time—But I Did It
Just like rebuilding trust in a relationship, learning to trust myself again took time.
I had to show up for myself in the little things—over and over.
💡 The Shift: I treated myself as someone I wanted to rebuild trust with.
🔹 What I Changed:
✅ I followed through on small promises to myself
✅ I kept my own boundaries, even when it was uncomfortable
✅ I journaled honestly so I could hear my real voice again
🚀 The result? I felt safer inside my own decisions—and more rooted in who I was becoming.
The Truth About Trusting Myself Again
I used to think self-trust was something you either had or didn’t.
But now I know it’s something you practice—gently, daily, and with compassion.
✔ Your gut matters—even when others don’t understand
✔ You can make mistakes and still be wise
✔ You don’t need outside permission to believe in yourself
💡 Trusting myself again didn’t happen overnight.
But the more I listened, the more I remembered: I was always worthy of my own trust.
What’s Next: How I Make Space for Quiet in a Busy Life
In my next blog, I’ll share how I created space for stillness—even in the middle of a full schedule—and how quiet moments helped me reconnect with peace and clarity.
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