Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | How to Reduce Anxiety and Build Self-Confidence | Chloe Brotheridge #164
Mar 12, 2021
Chloe Brotheridge, a hypnotherapist and anxiety expert, shares invaluable insights on cultivating self-confidence and self-acceptance. She discusses the importance of being kind to ourselves and reframing failures as learning opportunities. Chloe emphasizes the power of journaling for emotional clarity and the necessity of facing fears to break through self-imposed limitations. With her own journey of overcoming anxiety, she encourages listeners to focus on progress rather than perfection, highlighting that confidence is a skill that can be nurtured.
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Confidence is Learnable
- Many assume confident people are born that way, but confidence is a learnable skill.
- Even those appearing confident, like Adele, often experience fear and self-doubt.
Overcoming Social Anxiety
- Chloe Brotheridge used to avoid anxiety-inducing situations like networking events due to social anxiety.
- She gradually challenged herself, retraining her nervous system by setting small, achievable goals like talking to one person.
The Problem with Perfectionism
- Striving for perfection is problematic because it's unattainable and leads to constant dissatisfaction.
- Perfection is subjective, and aiming for it often results in moving goalposts and self-criticism.