My Story

The Quest for Confidence

My journey began with a simple desire: to be more confident. The path to confidence seemed elusive, peppered with well-meaning but ultimately unhelpful advice like "just be confident." So, I embarked on a quest for self-assurance. My search led me through endless Pinterest boards, YouTube tutorials, and even to pursuing an MBA, thinking perhaps knowledge would fill the gap. Despite these efforts, the solution remained just out of reach until I discovered hypnotherapy.

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A Turning Point with Hypnotherapy

Contrary to my initial skepticism, hypnotherapy wasn't as daunting as I'd imagined. It allowed me to revisit challenging times in my life through a new lens, to see the lessons learned and acknowledge my resilience as a child. This experience opened the door to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), or the science of how we communicate with ourselves. Understanding the power of positive self-talk was the first step in a transformative journey that led to tangible changes in my life, including a job that doubled my income—a feat I once thought beyond my reach.

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The Journey Continues

Yet, knowledge alone didn't solve everything. I continued to face struggles, from speaking up at work to standing up for myself, fearing that any misstep could cost me everything I'd worked so hard to achieve. Ironically, when I finally found the courage to speak up, it led to my dismissal. This setback prompted me to seek guidance from my peers, leading me to leadership training that, despite my initial reservations, proved to be life-changing.

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Understanding the Inner Critic

Through leadership training, I gained tools to navigate life with newfound confidence. I delved deeper into the workings of my inner critic, ego, and limiting beliefs—realizing they were the true barriers to living the life I'd always imagined. Dreams as simple as wanting to join the soccer team when I was younger, or asking for a raise at work, my inner critic stopped me from taking action.

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Empowering Others Through My Story

This blog and my books are extensions of my journey, dedicated to empowering you to overcome self-criticism and negative self-talk. My goal is to help restore your confidence and self-worth, enabling you to pursue your dreams, no matter their size. To support you, I offer a range of resources, both free and paid. Regardless of where you are in your journey, I'm here to support you.

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Why Confidence Matters

Confidence and self-worth are the keys to a fulfilling life, defined on your own terms. Whether it's forming meaningful connections or achieving personal goals, everything becomes within reach once you start to change how you talk to yourself and challenge those limiting beliefs.

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Join Me on This Journey

Follow my daily journaling as I navigate my own battles with the inner critic while embarking on this adventure of blogging and book writing. Together, let's embark on a path to confidence, self-worth, and a life filled with purpose and joy.

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Much Love,

Krystal Lavender