215: Experiments in Self-Trust

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Apr 16, 2024

Dive into the transformative journey of self-trust, especially for women and non-binary individuals in academia. Explore five inventive experiments designed to boost self-confidence and connect with your inner wisdom. Discover practical strategies like self-compassion and instinctive decision-making that empower your academic and personal growth. Uncover the liberating potential of trusting yourself amidst societal pressures and learn to personalize your path to career success.

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Gather Evidence of Self-Trust

Gather evidence of past decisions where trusting your gut worked out well.
Keep a running log to counteract negativity bias and build self-trust.

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Read "Playing Big"

Read Tara Mohr's "Playing Big" and do the visualization exercise.
Consult your future self in the visualization to solve current problems and build trust.

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Practice Self-Compassion

Combat self-criticism and fear of failure with self-compassion.
Practice self-compassion to build self-trust and make better decisions.

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You have the deep-rooted knowledge and experience to create the career and life that you want! But first, you must filter through all the messages about what work looks like and the social and cultural nuances in academia so you can act on your self-trust.

In today's episode, I explore the importance of trusting oneself amidst the bombardment of societal and cultural expectations. I present five experiments aimed at nurturing self-trust. By engaging in these experiments, academics will cultivate a more profound sense of self-trust, recognizing its transformative power in shaping both personal and professional endeavors. So, join me on this journey of self-trust and discover the liberating potential of trusting yourself!

For full show notes visit scholarsvoice.org/podcast/215.

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