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Oct 2021
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#64 - On Self-Esteem (Part I)

Waheed Jensen
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This is part I of a 2-episode series on the topic of self-esteem and becoming more confident in our lives.

In this episode, Aadam and I introduce self-esteem and self-confidence, touch upon some relevant spiritual themes and dive into the six pillars of self-esteem. How does living consciously contribute to my self-esteem? How can I practice more self-acceptance on a daily basis and take responsibility for my life? How can I become more assertive and stand up for my rights and ideas? How does maintaining integrity in my life contribute to my self-confidence? These and other questions are explored in this episode.

References used and resources mentioned in this episode:
- The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden
- "What Is Spiritually Centered Confidence?" article on ProductiveMuslim
- "The Prophetic Model of Confidence Webinar" by The Productive Muslim Company
- "The Prophetic Model of Courage & Its Practical Application Today" article on ProductiveMuslim

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