19 Jan How Therapy Helps Build Self-Esteem For Business
How therapy can build your self-esteem for growing a business
Working in the business world can bring up lots of issues around comparison and self-doubt. We are constantly having to be creative, productive and on top of things.
I hate to use the well-trodden phrase “safe space”, but therapy can help you to uncover and challenge the negative beliefs that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential. The ideal therapist should create a place where you feel free to reveal your fears and thoughts, without judgement.
Building self-esteem for working with clients
I often find that our work together starts with looking at what symptoms are going on for you. Are you feeling anxious, or stressed in a particular part of the body? Are you doing something that isn’t helpful, or not doing something you’d like to do? Are there client relationships that feel like trigger for you?
Unearthing when something started can also be helpful, as well as diving into what’s fuelling a particular belief or behaviour. If there is a need there, how can that be met in a different, more positive way?
Changing habits and behaviour
Therapy can also support you through behavioural changes, helping you build in new habits and patterns that support your mental health and your capacity for the business. These could be big, such as learning to control people pleasing or being able to ask for more money with confidence in a pitch. Alternatively, they could sound small, like building in rest periods between clients or learning how to structure your day to support an ADHD brain, but still make a big impact.
A boost in confidence and self-esteem can have a profound impact. It enables you to take risks, make bold decisions, and step into leadership roles with conviction. When you believe in yourself, others believe in you too.
Choosing a therapist
If you’re wondering whether therapy is right for you, remember that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. Just as you invest in your professional development, investing in your mental health and well-being will contribute to the long-term success of your business.
It’s also helpful to choose a therapist who understands business. As a past owner of a PR and marketing company, and a business psychologist, my background is business. I understand the particular stresses that business can bring – difficult colleagues, deadlines, scope creep, and on and on. You can book in a chat with me here to talk about what might suit you best.
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