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Feb 2024
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3 Ways to Build Inner Confidence & Learn...

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About this episode

How do we build our inner confidence?

And how can we stop pretending that we’re okay even if we aren’t?

In a world where we're constantly comparing ourselves to others, Jay reminds us of the importance of embracing our unique qualities and building inner confidence. We'll dive into the dangers of comparing our relationships to others and how it can affect our self-esteem. And find out why nurturing inner confidence is key for personal growth and happiness. 

Jay also shares practical tips for boosting confidence, like embracing our quirks, celebrating our strengths, and shifting from seeking validation from others to validating ourselves. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to build self confidence
  • How to boost your own strengths
  • How to focus more on self-validation

Together, let's learn the actionable ways and and empowering wisdom to help you embrace your uniqueness and cultivate unshakable confidence from the inside out.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:45 Getting Lost in Comparison to Other People’s Relationships
  • 05:13 Why We Need to Build on Our Inner Confidence
  • 08:35 Confidence is the Belief That You Matter
  • 12:47 #1: Being Okay with Liking Things That Others Don’t
  • 17:19 #2: Start Noticing Your Own Strengths 
  • 18:20 #3: Giving Self-Validation Versus Needing External Validation
  • 24:05 Your Hero is Your Future Self

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