The Michelle Chalfant Show — Life from the Adult Chair 470: Four Habits That Strengthen Your Self-Esteem
Aug 7, 2025
Explore the journey of enhancing self-esteem with four empowering habits. Learn to recognize and change negative self-talk that holds you back. Discover the transformative power of rewriting your personal story to shift your self-image. Embrace the importance of self-affirmation and celebrating your achievements. These practical tools not only boost your self-worth but also positively impact your relationships, guiding you to become your own biggest cheerleader.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Self-Esteem Is Ongoing Growth
- Self-esteem is never fully complete; it can always grow stronger in different life areas.
- Healthy self-esteem is crucial for leaving toxic relationships and making clear decisions.
Awareness of Self-Talk
- Become aware of your self-talk and evaluate if it empowers or disempowers you.
- Replace negative, absolute thoughts with mindful, adult chair phrases like 'for now' or 'until now'.
Use Parts Work to Get Unstuck
- When feeling stuck, engage in parts work by identifying and dialoguing with the inner part blocking you.
- Giving attention to these parts frees you from stuckness rather than resisting them.
