The Morning Mindset

Trust Yourself: Harness Self-Trust to Propel Your Business Forward

• Craig Skelton • Season 1 • Episode 78

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Unlock the transformative power of self-trust and watch your business soar. As self-employed individuals and business owners, the path to success is paved with decisions that stem directly from your own confidence and conviction. On today's Morning Mindset Podcast, we delve into why self-trust is the bedrock of a thriving entrepreneurial journey. Imagine navigating your professional life without the burden of constant self-doubt, external validation, or indecision. You'll learn how a steadfast belief in your abilities can lead to a resilient mindset, empowering you to face challenges head-on and make swift, effective decisions that are crucial for your growth.

Have you ever felt tethered by the fear of failure or the comparison trap? This episode uncovers the perils of self-distrust, which can leave you ensnared in doubt and missed opportunities. Craig Skelton guides you through strategies to cultivate self-trust, encouraging you to embrace the courage needed to innovate and explore new terrains. By reinforcing your inner confidence, you'll unleash a wave of creativity and set yourself apart from the competition. Get ready to discover the freedom that comes with trusting your unique journey and walking your path with unwavering conviction.

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Welcome to the Morning Mindset Podcast with me, craig Skelton. Each day, we kick off your morning with positivity, actionable insights and the motivation you need to conquer the day ahead. Whether you're looking to develop a positive mindset, a habit of persistence or simply starting your day on the right foot, this podcast is your daily dose of inspirational and practical advice. Today's episode is one that, for every self-employed person, business owner out there, it's about trusting in yourself. Whether you're in the early stages of building your business or you're years in, there's a common thread that binds all of us together the need to believe in our own abilities, decisions and our own vision. Without that self-trust, the journey can become filled with hesitation and unnecessary detours, but with it there's a world of potential waiting to be unlocked. So why is trusting in yourself so important? When you're self-employed or running a business, you don't have a boss giving you directions or a corporate structure laying out the steps and processes. You are the captain of your ship. That means the decisions you make, the strategies you implement, all the risks you take all come from you. Trusting yourself is the foundation upon which every other aspect of your business is built. If you don't trust yourself, you'll always look for external validation, waste time doubting your choices, looking for reassurance from others or second guessing every single decision. This constant need for validation doesn't just slow you down. It can lead to your confidence. But when you cultivate self-trust, you create a solid foundation that allows you to make decisions with clarity, with confidence and speed.

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So let's talk about the benefits of building self-trust. First of all, it fosters a strong, resilient mindset. When you trust yourself, you know that, regardless of what comes your way, you can handle it. This confidence isn't about being perfect. It's about having faith in your ability to learn, adapt and persevere. It will increase. You will see an increase in your confidence.

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Self-trust breeds confidence. When you believe in your abilities, you're less likely to be swayed by criticism or doubt. You make decisions confidently, knowing you've got what it takes to handle the outcomes, good or bad, you're in control. You'll have better decision making. Trusting yourself means you can make decisions faster, far more effectively. You don't waste time over analyzing or questioning every detail. Instead, you rely on your intuition, expertise, which are the best tools for guiding your business forward. This decisiveness is particularly powerful when you're self-employed, as every decision impacts your livelihood. You will then have greater resilience.

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The journey of self-employment is filled with highs and lows, when things don't go to plan. With self-trust, you approach these challenges with a mindset that says I can handle this, instead of crumbling under the pressure. You build resilience and grow stronger with each experience. It also benefits creativity and innovation. Self-trust allows you to take risk. It gives you the courage to try new things, to innovate and to explore ideas. When you trust your own creativity, you're more willing to put yourself out there to be bold than to create something that sets you apart from the competition. It also breeds freedom from comparison. Trusting in yourself frees you from the comparison trap. You no longer feel the need to measure yourself against because you're confident in the path you're on, that your journey is uniquely yours and you're committed to walking it on your terms. So let's look at the opposite of this, then.

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What's the consequences of not trusting yourself? Let's consider what happens if you don't trust yourself. When you self-trust, you become a prisoner to doubt, indecision and insecurity, which is a big one. You might find yourself constantly seeking approval from others, feeling paralyzed by fear of failure or even hesitating to pursue opportunities that could be changes for your business. Without self-trust, you'll hesitate. Let fear of failure hold you back from pursuing new clients, new areas, new things that you wanted to do, or stepping out of your comfort zone, and, over time, these missed opportunities can limit your growth and keeping you stuck in the same place You'll have known as decision paralysis.

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If you don't trust yourself, making decisions become incredibly difficult. Every single choice feels heavy and daunting as you constantly worry about making the wrong decision. This indecision can slow down your progress in unnecessary roadblocks and making it harder to move your business forward, which will then lead to burnout and frustration. When you rely on others for validation, this can lead to burnout as you try to please everyone or meet other people's expectations. As you try to please everyone or meet other people's expectations and over time, this frustration can drain your passion and make it harder to stay motivated, and this then leads on to poor leadership. If you don't trust yourself, it's difficult to lead others effectively. It might involve your team, your clients, partners that you work with. All these people will look to you for guidance and confidence. If you're constantly second-guessing yourself, it can create an atmosphere of uncertainty, impacting morale and productivity.

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How do you build self-trust? Building self-trust doesn't happen overnight. It's a gradual process, but the good news is you can cultivate it just like any other skill. How do you do that? The first thing is celebrate your wins. Start by acknowledging and celebrating your successes, no matter how small they are. Each achievement, each challenge you've overcome is proof of your capability. Make it a habit to reflect on your wins regularly, as they serve as evidence that you can trust yourself to get things done.

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Take small, calculated risks. Each time you step out of your comfort zone and see positive results, you'll reinforce that self-trust. Remember, it's not about making perfect choices. It's about being willing to act and learn from the results and practice self-compassion. When you make a mistake or face a set, kind to yourself, recognize that every mistake is an opportunity to grow and learn. Self-compassion allows you to move forward without carrying the weight of self-doubt, and then visualize your success.

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Take time, trust myself to make the right decisions. It can help shift your mindset over time. Pay attention to your self-talk and replace negative thoughts with positive, empowering ones. And just to wrap up today's podcast, trusting in yourself is a game changer when you're self-employed or running a business. It's not about having all the answers or never making mistakes. It's about believing in your ability to figure things out, learn and grow. Remember self-trust is like a muscle the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. As you go through your day, take a moment to recognise the areas where you already trust yourself and think about the areas where you might need to build a bit more self-trust and self-belief. Just remember you're capable, you're resourceful and you have everything you need to succeed. So that's it. That's today's the Morning Mindset. Thank you for listening today. Any thoughts, feedback? Please share them. As always, leave me a review. That would be great. Have an amazing day, stay motivated, stay focused, stay positive and run your own race.