024 — How to Develop Self-Esteem | 4 Science-Based Practices

How to develop self-esteem in a way that feels authentic and lasting? In this session you will discover why self-esteem is not just a mindset but a biological state that shapes stress, relationships, and even your immune system. You will learn how hidden patterns like living for approval, perfectionism, and the inner critic keep you trapped in doubt, and how science shows a way out. We will explore four evidence-based practices that steadily increase self-worth — from cognitive reframing that reshapes inner dialogue, to compassion-focused imagery that rewires the critic, to mastery moments that build confidence through daily wins, and therapeutic methods like EMDR and COMET that heal deeper roots of shame. You will also walk through a guided exercise to rewrite the inner voice and feel how new words shift both body and mind. Grounded in neuroscience and psychology, this practice reveals that self-esteem is not about perfection. It is about remembering that you are enough, even in moments of anxiety, failure, or uncertainty.

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