TED Talks Daily A 3-step guide to believing in yourself | Sheryl Lee Ralph (re-release)
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Jan 1, 2026 
Sheryl Lee Ralph, an Emmy-winning actor famed for her roles in Abbott Elementary and Broadway's Dreamgirls, shares her inspiring journey toward self-belief. She discusses her Emmy win and the persistence it took to overcome years of rejection. Ralph introduces her three-step framework: see, think, act, encouraging listeners to recognize their worth, reframe negative thoughts, and confidently pursue their goals. With practical tips and empowering messages, she emphasizes that believing in oneself is essential for success.
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Emmy Moment After Years Of Rejection
- Sheryl Lee Ralph recounts winning her first Emmy and flashes through her long career path from early film at 19 to years of rejection.
- She reflects that if she had stopped after repeated
Confidence Needs Healthy Roots
- Belief in yourself must come from confident, healthy sources, not toxic positivity.
- Sheryl Lee Ralph links this kind of belief to coping with collective stresses like pandemic, division, and climate threats.
Look In The Mirror Regularly
- See yourself clearly in the mirror and claim your identity to build belief in yourself.
- Follow Sheryl Lee Ralph's prompt to look, love, respect, encourage, empower, or at least be kind to what you see.