Jo’s Blog
Learning to trust yourself again
Many of us have learnt to trust other people’s opinions more than our own thoughts, feelings and experiences. This article explores how self-trust can become weakened, why anxiety keeps us searching for certainty, and how we can begin developing greater confidence in ourselves, including trusting our future selves to respond to situations we cannot solve in advance.
Self-esteem isn’t about liking yourself - it’s about knowing yourself
Discover how to build true self-esteem through self-compassion, boundaries, and healing. It’s not about perfection or loving yourself all the time, it’s about knowing your worth.
How to reconnect with your self-worth (without having to earn it)
If your self-worth feels tied to achievement or approval, this blog explores how to reconnect with a steadier sense of value, one that isn’t dependent on doing more or proving yourself.
Why keeping quiet for an "easy life" isn't so easy after all
Not speaking up is not an ‘easy life’! Communication is important and needs to be honest, it doesn’t have to be aggressive or ‘confrontational’. Read on to learn more…
Why do I compare myself to others? Understanding comparison and self-worth
Comparing yourself to other people can leave you questioning your own progress, confidence and worth. This article explores why we compare ourselves, how it affects self-esteem, and how you can begin building a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself instead.
“Small steps” to self-worth
Working towards goals? Want success in life? Start with you! Pay attention to how you think about goals and success and start small to feel your sense of self-worth grow.
Setting Ourselves Free
How do we free ourselves to be able to live as we choose and see that as ‘successful’, regardless of what others make of it? This post embraces vulnerability and forces us to challenge the barriers we put around ourselves.