Ep. 226 How Can I Be Confident?
Wed Feb 04 2026
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Spacemen, you're something special. And you should tell yourself that. Not in a "My mom says I'm special," sort of way, but in a "I like myself" kind of way. Because it really matters that we speak and think good things about ourselves. We need to develop narratives that remind us that we are worth something. Come on, spacemen. You know you're beautiful.
Keywords
confidence, self-affirmation, personal growth, relationships, self-worth, beauty of places, Dr. Mario, life experiences, masculinity, mental health
Takeaways
Confidence can be situational and is built over time.Self-affirmation is crucial for mental well-being.It's important to recognize and celebrate small victories.Comparing ourselves to others can undermine our self-worth.Building a positive narrative about oneself is essential.Embracing life experiences leads to greater happiness.Self-kindness should be a daily practice.Recognizing beauty in our surroundings can shift our perspective.Engaging in friendly competition can be fun but shouldn't define us.It's okay to not be the best at everything; focus on personal growth.
Sound bites
"How do I build confidence in myself?"
"I need to be nicer to myself than I am."
Chapters
05:07 Building Confidence and Self-Perception
11:48 The Nature of Confidence
14:39 Self-Perception and Personal Growth
17:37 The Importance of Positive Self-Talk
24:22 Confidence as a Situational Trait
31:36 Comparative Mindsets and Self-Worth
39:39 Building a Positive Narrative
Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!
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Send us a text Spacemen, you're something special. And you should tell yourself that. Not in a "My mom says I'm special," sort of way, but in a "I like myself" kind of way. Because it really matters that we speak and think good things about ourselves. We need to develop narratives that remind us that we are worth something. Come on, spacemen. You know you're beautiful. Keywords confidence, self-affirmation, personal growth, relationships, self-worth, beauty of places, Dr. Mario, life experiences, masculinity, mental health Takeaways Confidence can be situational and is built over time.Self-affirmation is crucial for mental well-being.It's important to recognize and celebrate small victories.Comparing ourselves to others can undermine our self-worth.Building a positive narrative about oneself is essential.Embracing life experiences leads to greater happiness.Self-kindness should be a daily practice.Recognizing beauty in our surroundings can shift our perspective.Engaging in friendly competition can be fun but shouldn't define us.It's okay to not be the best at everything; focus on personal growth. Sound bites "How do I build confidence in myself?" "I need to be nicer to myself than I am." Chapters 05:07 Building Confidence and Self-Perception 11:48 The Nature of Confidence 14:39 Self-Perception and Personal Growth 17:37 The Importance of Positive Self-Talk 24:22 Confidence as a Situational Trait 31:36 Comparative Mindsets and Self-Worth 39:39 Building a Positive Narrative Spread the word! The Manspace is Rad!!