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Overcoming Low Self-Esteem and Building Confidence
44:39 - 50:30 (05:51)
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how low self-esteem and the urge to constantly seek evidence of not being good enough can be overcome by focusing on gaining reasonable self-esteem through a deeper understanding of brain functioning and adopting certain habits that lead to personal growth.
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The advice that therapists give for coping with circuit damage in a patient can also apply for relationships where a partner or loved one is struggling with something where the circuitry might be irreparably damaged.
44:39 - 47:09 (02:29)
Summary
The advice that therapists give for coping with circuit damage in a patient can also apply for relationships where a partner or loved one is struggling with something where the circuitry might be irreparably damaged. Allow the brain to take its natural course and give it time to process things.
ChapterOvercoming Low Self-Esteem and Building Confidence
EpisodeE215: The Mindset Doctor: The Secret Man Behind The World's Top Performers: Steve Peters
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
The "chimp system" in our brain naturally and healthily has low self-esteem, but it's important to recognize and address unhelpful thoughts of inferiority.
47:09 - 49:27 (02:17)
Summary
The "chimp system" in our brain naturally and healthily has low self-esteem, but it's important to recognize and address unhelpful thoughts of inferiority. Accepting these thoughts as normal but not useful is the first step in gaining reasonable self-esteem.
ChapterOvercoming Low Self-Esteem and Building Confidence
EpisodeE215: The Mindset Doctor: The Secret Man Behind The World's Top Performers: Steve Peters
PodcastThe Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Consultant Psychiatrist and Author Steve Peters explains that our innate need for validation and social acceptance is often what drives our behaviour on social media, leading to an unhealthy preoccupation with pleasing everyone, as well as giving more weight to negative comments than positive ones.
49:27 - 50:30 (01:03)
Summary
Consultant Psychiatrist and Author Steve Peters explains that our innate need for validation and social acceptance is often what drives our behaviour on social media, leading to an unhealthy preoccupation with pleasing everyone, as well as giving more weight to negative comments than positive ones. He advocates for investing time in relationships with people who respect and love us instead of chasing universal validation.