Time Stops - Martina Stipan
From the second we’re born, the world conditions us to doubt ourselves.
People invent problems to sell us solutions. Even the most well-meaning ones project all kinds of shit onto us.
It’s not our fault that we internalize these messages. But it is our responsibility to reject the noise and cultivate self-trust.
Learning to trust ourselves can feel unbelievably tough at first. So if you’re struggling to envision a trustworthy self-relationship, imagine how it feels to trust a dear friend.
You feel fully safe and seen with them. They always keep your best interests at heart. When they make a promise to you, they follow through no matter what.
Self-trust is the same exact thing. Listening from within to explore what you truly need, and then showing up for yourself in full force. Choosing the path that aligns with your spirit — especially when that path is full of fear.
But it’s not just about grandiose life decisions. Building self-trust can be as simple as:
Going to bed 30 minutes earlier
Ordering water instead of alcohol
Hitting the gym when you don’t feel like it
It’s just about taking steps toward the life you truly want to live, big or small. Over time, you build more and more evidence that you’re worthy of your own trust.
Like everything worthwhile, this takes practice. You need to internalize that you deserve better from yourself in the first place. To be your own biggest fan and lovingly lift yourself toward your dreams.
This is by no means an easy process. But let’s not overcomplicate it.
The more you show up for yourself, the more you’ll trust yourself. The more you betray yourself, the less you’ll trust yourself.
It’s really that simple.
Your dream life is well within your reach.
Why the hell would you doubt yourself now?