Learning How to Trust

Trust is the cornerstone of all relationships, but before you can trust others, you must first learn to trust yourself. When you have a strong foundation of self-trust, it’s easier to navigate relationships, face challenges and make decisions with confidence. However, self-trust can often be shaken by self-doubt or past betrayals. Without a solid sense of self-trust, it becomes difficult to extend that trust to others, leaving you feeling guarded or disconnected.

• Confidence in Decision-Making: When you trust yourself, you can make decisions without constantly second-guessing or seeking validation from others. This confidence empowers you to take charge of your life.
  
  
• Stronger Boundaries: Self-trust helps you establish and maintain healthy boundaries in relationships, ensuring that you prioritize your well-being and feel safe.
  
  
• Emotional Resilience: Trusting yourself builds emotional resilience, allowing you to handle setbacks or betrayals with greater strength and adaptability.
• Deeper Connections with Others: When you trust yourself, you feel secure in relationships, which fosters openness and deeper connections with others. It eliminates the need for constant reassurance.

Consider these questions:

• When was the last time you doubted yourself? What were the circumstances and how did it affect your actions or decisions?
• How do you respond when you make a mistake? Do you forgive myself, or do you hold on to guilt or self-blame?
• What past experiences have caused your to lose trust in yourself? How can you start reframing those experiences as opportunities for growth?
• Do you often seek validation from others before trusting your own judgment? Why?

These questions serve as a powerful tool to help you assess your current level of self-trust. By reflecting on your doubts, mistakes and past experiences, you can uncover patterns that may be holding you back from fully trusting yourself.