Rebuilding Self-Trust: Episode Eight

Relationships can bring self-doubt to the surface. We may hide our preferences to keep the peace, soften our honest opinions to avoid disappointing someone, or question our judgment after another person lets us down. In this episode, we explore how self-trust can help us remain present in our relationships. We consider how to express what we want, be honest without being harsh, set limits with people we love, and respond to disappointment without turning it into a judgment about our own worth or ability to choose. In this episode Recognizing your preferences as meaningful information Sharing your perspective with kindness and honesty Setting clear limits before frustration builds Distinguishing trust in yourself from trust in another person Learning from disappointment without blaming yourself for what you could not know Reflection Is there one small moment in a relationship where you could let yourself be a little more honest about what you want, feel, or need? Follow PI Reading for Growth for more compassionate reflections on self-awareness and personal growth.