Can we talk about off days? Like, not necessarily "bad days," but just off days? Do you ever have them? You feel like you're in a funk that you can't shake and you can't quite identify, and you feel sort of disconnected from life. You go through the motions of your to do list for the day, but you find yourself looking forward to the weekend? You're a confident person, but your confidence feels "off" and like you aren't showing up as yourself. You feel awkward and not yourself, but you aren't sure what to do about it. This episode will teach you exactly what to do when you feel like you've lost ..read more

Why is it that some people are massively successful and others who try just aren't? How can you make sure that your goals aren't just ideas and that you don't end up like most people, feeling like they missed out on life and on their fullest potential but just don't know what they could have done differently? How is it that some people can confidently navigate public pressure and pivot with tenacity and total belief in themselves until they reach a goal while others get burdened and weighted down by discouragement, distraction and setbacks? The difference is that winners don't make these 5 tox ..read more

Limiting language and thought errors can keep you from the live you were meant to live.  In this episode, we explore the ways in which our use of language can inadvertently limit our thinking and hold us back from reaching our full potential. From using absolute language to engaging in black-and-white thinking, we discuss the common pitfalls of our everyday speech and provide practical strategies for expanding our language and shifting our mindset to overcome these limitations. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the power of language to shape our reality. Get the full show note ..read more

Too many people put off their goals and their dream lives with the seemingly innocuous thought  of "I'm not quite ready to start yet." Not Ready Syndrome is a sneaky way that you will stay stuck, even though you feel like you're "working" on your goal. Get out of the stagnation station of feeling "not ready" or "not good enough" and avoid the weight of impostor syndrome that comes with both by applying the tools of this episode to help you feel confident before you're "ready". This will help you become a massive action taker right away. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/54 ..read more

Constantly trying to prove oneself can lead to feelings of inadequacy and burnout. It's important to recognize and appreciate one's abilities and accomplishments, rather than always seeking validation from others. Focusing on self-improvement and growth can be a healthier approach than striving for external validation. Remember that you are already enough and worthy, and that your worth is not determined by external factors or validation from others. We got all of this and more in this podcast episode! Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/539 ..read more

The voice in your head can be incredibly powerful and informative - it creates the results in your life. It's your internal compass that guides you based on what you know, believe and feel. How we talk to ourselves matters because it affects how we show up in our lives. With a little work, we can learn to leverage the power of our inner voice for positive effect. Recognize when negative self-talk creeps in and replace it with more productive and supportive thinking. You'll learn this all in this episode, and it will change everything about how you experience life. Get the full show notes at ww ..read more

Do you find yourself feeling frozen when making decisions? Maybe you are the type of person who likes to field the opinions of everyone you know before making a decision…or are you the type of person who internalizes the decision and delays it from the pressure to make "the right decision"? If you struggle with decision-making and want to have more confidence in your decision making process, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to make good decisions with confidence, how to avoid the purgatory of indecision, and how to see yourself / and trust yourself as someone who makes good decisions ..read more

If you've ever worried about not maximizing your fullest potential, this episode is for you. Maybe you've had people tell you that you have so much talent, but you aren't sure if you believe them, or if you do believe them, you don't know how to really use what you've been given - it all just feels overwhelming. This episode is for you. Or, maybe you're like me, and as a driven high achiever, you're so used to self-imposed internal pressure that you think that there's no other way to really reach your potential without feeling stressed and pressured all the time … this episode  is for you ..read more

You've heard that affirmations are a good thing to do, and you dabble in them sometimes, but they feel like they fall flat. This episode is for you. The words you speak over yourself matter and affirmations work, but most people are doing affirmations wrong. In this episode of The Confidence Podcast we're going to be talking about why your affirmations aren't working and more importantly, what to do about it to change it. This is not a woo-woo approach to affirmations, or a name-it and claim-it kind of thing, but rather an approach that will equip you to take back the inner narrative of your m ..read more

Do you feel anxiety or dread on Sundays, especially Sunday evenings, when the weekend starts winding down? Maybe you feel it like resistance, or like something is looming in on you … you just want to be happy and to be "normal" about not letting work press into your life, but you just aren't sure how to or why your general stress feels so intense.  Maybe you counterbalance this with an extra glass of wine or you start daydreaming about finding another job that you actually look forward to, but nothing ever comes of it or changes. You get through, and then you get to Tuesday and find yours ..read more