06/09/2026
"I just need more confidence." It's something so many of us say, and often it's true. But sometimes what we're calling a confidence problem is actually something else entirely. It might be anxiety. Perfectionism. Impostor syndrome. Or a belief about your own worth that's been around a long time. In my latest blog post, I break down what self-confidence actually is (and how it differs from self-esteem and self-efficacy), explore the things that commonly get mislabeled as confidence issues, and share some evidence-informed ways to genuinely build it, including the role of self-compassion, which the research consistently points to. If this resonates with something you or someone you know is navigating, read it here: 🌱 https://loom.ly/a-Bx1cc