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Moment 170: The Scientific Method For Unstoppable Confidence: Professor Steve Peters

Jul 12, 2024

Elite sport psychologist, Professor Steve Peters, discusses overcoming low self-esteem by identifying maladaptive coping strategies. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, setting goals, and defining oneself without the interference of negative thoughts. Dr. Peters highlights the power of self-definition in achieving unstoppable confidence.

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Define your ideal self on paper to combat low self-esteem.

Understand the distinction between authentic self and external influences for personal growth.

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Starting Point for Addressing Low Self-Esteem

When dealing with low self-esteem, the initial focus is on ensuring that the individual is mentally sound before proceeding with any interventions. Exploring maladaptive coping strategies, such as overeating or self-punishment, is essential to understand the root causes. Encouraging individuals to envision their ideal self without limitations or negative behaviors, and recognizing that their true essence lies beyond the interference of external systems, helps in building self-esteem and clarity.

How to Define and Become the Person You Want to Be

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Intro

2min

Exploring the Human System and Overcoming Interference for Self-Actualization

3min

Analyzing Individuals and Embracing Natural Tendencies

5min

In this moment, elite sport psychologist, Professor Steve Peters discusses the way to overcome low self-esteem. Often low self-esteem manifests itself outwardly in abusive relationships, the wrong career, and impulsive behaviours. Dr Peters says these are ‘maladaptive coping strategies’, where you are punishing yourself, thinking that you don’t deserve to treat yourself well, as you believe that you fundamentally don’t deserve happiness. Dr Peters says the solution can be as simple as getting a blank piece of paper and writing down who you want to be, and what behaviours you want to have. He says that this exercise works, as once you remove the interference of your mind, this person you hope to become is actually you, as you are defining yourself.

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