Writer & counselor. I write about topics from philosophy, psychology & spirituality to unearth the fixes we need. My book: https://nitter.gq/t.co/MszVw23MwT
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From working with clients, I've developed a five-key approach to help people build self-confidence, and will soon be publishing a book about them.
They are:
Excavation: Unearthing the root causes
Identify the moments that shaped your self-esteem, whether trauma, parental influence, societal conditioning, or past failures. Journaling, guided reflection, or a "self-esteem timeline" can help pinpoint key moments.
Reframing: Challenging internalized narratives
Many people carry outdated, self-limiting beliefs ("I'm not good enough," "I always fail"). So, we look at them, understand why you have them, and challenge them.
Cognitive restructuring techniques, compassionate self-inquiry, and mindfulness can help rewrite these scripts.
Foundation building: Developing core self-worth
Instead of seeking validation externally, the focus shifts to intrinsic self-worth. Daily practices like self-affirmation, boundary-setting, and self-compassion exercises reinforce a stronger self-image.
Empowered action: Strengthening confidence through experience
Confidence comes from action; it cannot be done just by thinking yourself to a destination. Clients engage in "confidence challenges" (small, manageable actions that push them to do things outside of their comfort zones), taking ownership of their growth. Examples include picking up a new hobby, writing an essay about something new you've learned, or doing something in public that you'd generally avoid.
Integration: Making confidence a lifestyle
Long-term change requires consistency. Together, we develop a "maintenance plan" that includes reflection, accountability, and community support to maintain self-esteem.
Paddy Murphy retweeted
You can buy books from Ian Brady, Charles Bronson, and the Kray twins in the UK, but you can't buy books from Sally Rooney because she opposes Israel's genocide.
She should've done something respectable like serial killing and her books would be fine.
Paddy Murphy retweeted
The Norm entrance jokes on Cheers were famously tough to write.
George Wendt delivered 200+ of them over 11 seasons. As the show’s popularity grew, so did expectations. Writers said the real genius wasn’t always on the page; it was Wendt’s physical comedy, delivery, and timing.
These tech bros are absolute saps.
What a dumb fuckin' way of thinking.
Stick your bullshite, loser tech up your gicker.
Aye.
Cormac McCarthy understood people.
One of my favorite movies of all time, No Country For Old Men, breaks every single rule everyone screams about character development in screenplays. None of the characters develop. They are all static. They're not likeable. They learn nothing. They don't change. They just die. Tommy Lee Jones ends as befuddled as he started.
There's a Kebab shop in Krakow called...
must be fans of @KNEECAPCEOL or they got sick of lager'd up tourists from you know where.
Paddy Murphy retweeted
English media used the Argentinian Malvinas bedsheet to deflect from the fact they LOST. On a more serious note what about the 100 or so British service personnel who committed suicide after the conflict who had no emotional support whatsoever when they came home.
They're taking it well, I see.
Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey has called on FIFA to ban the six Argentine players who celebrated with the "Falklands are Argentine" banner from playing in Sunday's final.
Ed Davey has told Sky News he has written to the president Gianni Infantino.
trib.al/DhGNk9b
This is false information. @CommunityNotes
The video is available here in Poland.
Paddy Murphy retweeted
"Las Malvinas were uninhabited when Britain claimed them" ok??? leave them uninhabited and fuck off home 👍
