156 — How to Believe in Yourself

Your belief in yourself significantly impacts how likely you are to succeed at anything you do. Research studies show that self-efficacy affects your motivation, perseverance, and performance. Fortunately, you can take steps to build your belief in yourself. And when you do, you'll increase your likelihood of reaching your goals. Some of the things I share today are: Why self-efficacy is a core component of mental strength How your belief in yourself influences the way you tackle challenges (and how long you'll work on trying to overcome obstacles) The one thing you can do every day to build the belief in yourself (it only takes a minute) How to change your brain by rewarding and reinforcing positive perceptions of yourself Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/stronger ButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/stronger and enter code stronger at checkout to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or a spiral ham + $20 off Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/stronger Wildgrain — Free Croissants in every box and $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain.com/stronger or use code stronger at checkout Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices