Get a Fresh Start by Building Confidence Holistically

Get a Fresh Start by Building Confidence Holistically Low confidence can affect every aspect of your life, from the personal relationships you have to the way you interact with coworkers. However, rebuilding your confidence might be a little easier than you think — all it requires is adjusting your perspective. The following tips presented by Mystic Living Today showcases the things you can do that can help you holistically take back control of your confidence. Focus on Nutrition You might not immediately associate nutrition with confidence, but eating nutritionally empty foods day after day can have a tangible impact on not just your body but your mind and mood. A poor diet can reduce magnesium levels, which has been linked to depression, and there's strong research to suggest a healthy gut microbiome impacts mental health. To help improve your gut health, eat a variety of foods, focusing on fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, and whole grains. Cooking at home is one of the very best ways to do this since you can choose the exact ingredients that go into your meals without worrying about additives or vegetable oils, which are highly refined and increase inflammation in the body. If there are larger, underlying root issues that need to be addressed, you can also work with a functional medicine doctor or naturopathic doctor, who'll look at your health concerns from a holistic perspective, prescribing supplements or therapies targeted to meet your needs. Adjust Your Mindset In a culture that places a high value on appearance, you may feel bombarded with images of what perfection looks like, making you feel like you’re not good enough. One powerful way to counteract this is by adjusting your mindset. This can be done in a number of ways. Meditation is a way of centering yourself by focusing on the breath, allowing you to be more of a witness to your thoughts. Meditation allows you to connect with your own innate goodness, freeing you from comparison by reminding you that every person has this same goodness.  You can also adjust your mindset by working with a personal coach. By challenging limiting beliefs, coaches can help you rise above your circumstances and see them from a fresh perspective.   Get Your Financials in Order Though not always obvious, your finances can have a tremendous impact on your self-esteem, and there are statistics to prove it. Depression symptoms are known to increase in relation to increases in personal debt. Since your confidence is tied to the strength of your relationships with others, money issues can affect this area as well, with one-third of Americans saying it's a major source of conflict. It’s also hard to build confidence when you’re living under stress, and stress from money affects more than 70% of Americans.   It’s clear that financial health impacts everyone. COVID, unfortunately, made financial situations more stressful for many Americans, with about half the adult population saying the pandemic’s economic consequences make achieving financial goals harder.  Find Ways to Save Money Thankfully, there are many practical and simple ways you can start saving money. Some ideas include: Recording your expenses so you're more aware of how you spend money Creating a budget that allows you to save Trimming money spent on everyday expenses, such as coffee trips, eating out, and subscriptions Making savings automatic Refinancing your home is another often overlooked way to save. Doing so can save you thousands on accumulated interest payments, which you can then use to pay off other debt such as student or car loans. You can also put that monthly savings aside.  Confidence: A Journey, Not a Destination Building confidence starts with looking within and being honest about where you are and where you want to go. Recognize the value of smaller goals, and remember that confidence is not about attaining perfection but rather about taking small steps that align with your sense of purpose and value in the world.  http://invisiblemoms.com