A Neurocycle to improve low self-esteem & lack of confidence + how to find your identity again after a crisis or challenge

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about identity and its relationship to mental health, and how our environment shapes and impacts our individuality. I decided to do this episode in response to the many messages and emails I get from people who are struggling with low self-esteem—people who feel that their identity has been crushed or stolen by the challenges they have faced.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-5-step-neurocycle-to-manage-low-self-esteem-how-to-find-your-identity-again-after-a-crisis-or-challengeOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Athletic Greens (my fav daily all-in-one superfood powder that tastes great!): Get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.-Feetures (the BEST socks): Get $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures when you go to feetures.com/DRLEAF.-Framebridge: Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code DRLEAF you’ll save an additional 15% off your first order.-NOOM: For your more info see: noom.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30 What is identity?6:10 How our environment can impact our identity7:20 Perfectionism and identity8:15 How our experiences can shape how we see ourselves and the world11:00 How an identity crisis can impact your mental wellbeing19:05 An enhancement versus a competitive mindset: which is better?21:00 How to manage envy and jealousy24:00 Signs of an identity crisis24:27 Identity and social media25:20 No one else can do what you can do—no one thinks, feels or chooses like you do28:30 Nature v. nurture28:50 What is your I-factor?44:25 Why identity is not a fixed thing—it is a process49:30 How to mind-manage an identity crisis and do an “identity check”Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.