11: Unlocking Grounded Confidence: The Path to Authenticity and Inner Peace.

Written By Kimberly Knull, RPsych

Embracing Grounded Confidence: Overcoming Overwhelm and Building Authenticity

Do you ever feel like you missed the memo on confidence?

Maybe it felt like everyone around you had the confidence to compete, speak up, and take on new adventures while you were left with a racing heart and sweaty palms.

You're not the only one.

In this episode of The Overwhelm Cure podcast, I'm diving deep into understanding how a lack of confidence can lead to overwhelm. We'll also explore how we can create true confidence — grounded confidence.

What you’ll discover this week: 

  • Feeling overwhelmed often arises from our perception of being unable to handle everything on our plates.  

  • What to do when you feel pushed to say yes, when you really want to say no.  

  • Understanding the reasons why we place so many shoulds and unnecessary pressures on ourselves.  

  • Five of my favorite mantras that have helped me develop grounded confidence.  

  • Examples of situations where grounded confidence has made a difference in my life.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Overwhelm

00:18 The Illusion of No Choice

01:06 Understanding Our Brain's Role

01:34 The Burden of 'Shoulds'

02:13 The Cost of Overworking

03:54 Grounded Confidence and Authenticity

04:40 Personal Story: Piano Competitions

07:03 The Journey to Self-Worth

08:35 Mantras for Self-Confidence

16:35 Embracing All Parts of Yourself

18:15 Courageous Leadership & the Dare to Lead Training

Kimberly Knull, RPsych

Kimberly Knull is a Registered Psychologist, motivational speaker and trained by Brené Brown as a Dare to Lead™ and Daring Way™ facilitator. She’s the Co-Founder of Momentum Walk-In Counselling Society, recognized as one of Avenue magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, and dabbled as a local celebrity as CBC AM Radio’s parenting columnist. Her favorite pastimes include whipping up a yummy cheese souffle, hanging with friends, riding her horses or playing the piano. She lives with her husband and two girls in Edmonton, Alberta, but has big dreams of moving to the country.

https://www.kimberlyknull.com
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