209. Breaking Free from Self-Doubt: 5 Habits to Build Confidence and Trust in Yourself

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If you've ever wrestled with second-guessing yourself, feeling stuck in past mistakes, or wondering if you can truly trust yourself again, you're not alone.

In this episode, we’re opening up about the very real struggles with self-doubt that we’ve faced personally, and that we often see in the blended couples we coach.

Together, we're exploring five powerful habits that can help you break free from the cycle of self-doubt and start building real, lasting confidence. We’ll share practical mindset shifts and simple steps you can take today to start building more self-trust.

We hope that you’ll walk away feeling seen, encouraged, and ready to believe in yourself again — because real healing, growth, and breakthrough are possible.

You'll Discover:

  • Why blended family dynamics can magnify self-doubt—and what to do about it.

  • 5 essential habits to break free from self-doubt and trust in yourself:

    • Replace self-criticism with self-compassion.

    • Conquer fear, guilt, and worry.

    • Embrace a growth mindset.

    • Speak up with confidence.

    • Let go of perfectionism by adjusting your expectations.

  • Why your daily habits matter more than your genetics or past experiences when it comes to self-confidence.

  • Simple tools to overcome self-sabotaging habits and learn to trust yourself.

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Mike Anderson

I grew up in difficult stepfamily dynamics.  I have experienced life as a step-child, a step-sibling and a step-parent.  My stepfamily perspective combined with my expertise as a Professional Life Coach uniquely qualifies me to help you move forward in your stepfamily journey.

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