Ep. 254: Feeling Lost After ED Recovery and Befriending Like-Minded Women (Mary Gets Interviewed)

What if a little bit of delusion might be exactly what you need to boost your confidence? As the kids these days say: “being delulu is the solulu!”  Mary shares 4 mindset shifts– that some might consider “delusional”– but will do wonders for your confidence.  You will learn how to...  - lie to yourself in an empowering way lol  - stop comparing yourself to others with one very simple mindset shift  - break free from external validation and derive your confidence from within  - balance self-trust with consistent, confident action-taking  - release perfectionism and believe in yourself  Especially for women, embracing a positive mindset is often the first rebellion against a world that profits off of our self-doubt. This isn’t about toxic positivity or lying to yourself in a way that’s avoidant. It’s about consciously choosing beliefs rooted in self-love that remind you that you are enough. Reclaim your self-esteem by choosing self-talk that inspires action and fuels your dreams, regardless of personal insecurities or cultural expectations.  Remember: Confidence doesn’t always have to be logical. It just has to set you free. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends to spread the gift of self-love! We love women empowering women!  Deepen your self-love journey with Mary’s books:  1. The Gift of Self-Love [https://maryscupoftea.com/gift-of-self-love], an interactive workbook that will help you build confidence, recognize your worth, and learn to finally love yourself.  2. 100 Days of Self-Love [https://maryscupoftea.com/100-days-of-self-love], a guided journal with 100 prompts to help you calm self-criticism and learn to love who you are.  Follow Mary on IG: @maryscupofteaa [https://www.instagram.com/maryscupofteaa/] and @maryspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/maryspodcast/]  Mentioned In This Episode...  Ep. 212 How To Be Honest with Yourself [https://maryscupoftea.com/212-how-to-be-honest-with-yourself/]  How Often Do People Lie? [https://www.uwlax.edu/currents/how-often-do-people-lie/] University of Wisconsin article  Ep. 246: The Breakup That Paved My Self-Love Journey [https://maryscupoftea.com/ep-246-the-breakup-that-paved-my-self-love-journey/]  @alok on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/alokvmenon/]  Ep. 250: Productivity Advice Meets Self-Compassion with Oliver Burkeman [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKnGc9wtlm0]  Useful Not True by Derek Sivers [https://sive.rs/u]