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[Life Intended] The most powerful belief is the one you hold about yourself

Published 25 days ago • 1 min read

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Hi Reader,

The topic of self-belief has been showing up everywhere for us lately. We’ve been seeing it surface in conversations with clients, in a recent Friday Reset and even in our own inner dialogue.

The more we listen to our clients, our community, and ourselves, the more obvious it becomes: so much of what we’re wrestling with comes back to self-belief.

We often think our confidence comes from certainty, experience, or other people’s validation.
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Real self-belief is built from the inside out.

  • From speaking your truth, even when your voice shakes.
  • From setting a boundary, like saying no, even when it’s uncomfortable.
  • From keeping a promise to yourself, especially when no one else is watching.

Self-belief is something you build (and maintain!) choice by choice, moment by moment.

When we rely on external approval to feel worthy, it can feel fleeting or performative. But when our confidence is rooted in self-respect and alignment, it becomes something no one can take away.

As Sadie put it recently:

“Self-belief = Courage + Self-Compassion.”

Or think of it this way - without courage, you never stretch, without compassion, you break when you stretch.

If Courage is the push, Compassion is the cushion. To keep moving forward without burning out or breaking down, we need both.

We’ll leave you with a few reflection questions to sit with:

  • What would I do differently, if I knew I couldn't fail?
  • What stories do I tell myself that make it hard for me to take the next step?
  • When have I felt most grounded in myself, and why?

The truth is, the way we believe in ourselves shapes everything: how we lead, how we love, and how we live.

And no one else can do that work for us.

Kelly + Sadie
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P.S. Just launched! Join our 6-week Awaken program starting June 5th to build real, lasting self-belief.

Ready to dive even deeper? 1-1 coaching offers you the chance to make real changes in your life. And the best thing is, all you need is yourself!

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Kelly Berry

Strategic Leader, Coach & Podcast Host

Sadie Wackett

C-Suite HR Executive & Coach

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