Trusting yourself in business is one of the most powerful strategies you can use to overcome self-doubt and create sustainable growth.

As entrepreneurs, it’s easy to feel pressure to hustle nonstop or second-guess every decision. But what if trusting yourself—your instincts, your process, and even your need for rest—was the secret to unlocking your next level of success?

In this episode of Work, Play, Rest, Repeat, I share my personal journey of learning to trust myself during big transitions, navigating self-doubt, and giving myself permission to rest without guilt. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or questioning whether you’re on the right path, this episode will help you find clarity and confidence in your decisions.

🎧 Listen to the Episode: Trusting Yourself in Business

Trusting yourself in business isn’t always easy, especially when doubt or exhaustion creeps in. This episode explores how I’ve learned to navigate uncertainty while staying true to my energy and goals.

Why You Should Listen:

• Learn how to differentiate between trusting the process and knowing when it’s time to pivot.
• Hear actionable strategies to prioritize rest as part of your business growth.
• Discover the importance of building a support system to hold your vision when self-doubt arises.

1. Trust Is a Daily Practice

Trusting yourself in business is an ongoing process. It requires recommitting daily to your decisions and recognizing your progress, even if it feels small. For me, keeping a “trust log” has been a game-changer. Writing down moments when trusting myself led to positive outcomes helps me build confidence for the future.

Actionable Step: Start your own trust log and reflect on it when you feel stuck or uncertain.

2. Use the HALTO Framework to Regain Clarity

I rely on the HALTO method—Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, Overwhelmed—to check in with myself before making big decisions. These five triggers often cloud judgment and lead to overworking or impulsive choices. By addressing these needs first, I can show up as my best self.

Quick Tip: The next time you feel overwhelmed or uncertain, ask yourself, “Am I hungry, angry, lonely, tired, or overwhelmed?” Prioritize meeting these needs before diving into work.

3. Rest Isn’t Lazy—It’s Revolutionary

Trusting yourself in business also means trusting that rest is your inherent right—not something you have to “earn” through hard work. Inspired by Tricia Hersey’s Rest is Resistance, I’ve come to understand rest as an act of defiance against the toxic grind culture that tells us our worth is tied to our productivity. Rest isn’t just about recharging; it’s about reclaiming your humanity and stepping away from the systems that demand we overwork ourselves to exhaustion.

Mindset Shift: Rest is not a weakness or indulgence—it’s a radical, necessary act of self-care and liberation. By prioritizing rest, you’re making space for creativity, clarity, and true alignment in your business and life.

4. Build a Support System That Expands Your Vision

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that trusting yourself doesn’t mean going it alone. Surrounding yourself with a supportive “squad” of like-minded people can help you stay focused and motivated, even on the hardest days.

Reflection Question: Who can you lean on when self-doubt creeps in? Reach out to those people for encouragement or perspective.

Action Steps to Build Self-Trust

1. Start Your Trust Log
   Write down moments when trusting yourself led to positive outcomes. Use these reflections to boost your confidence and trust in future decisions.
2. Practice the HALTO Framework
   Regularly check in with yourself to address hunger, anger, loneliness, tiredness, or overwhelm before making big decisions.
3. Set Boundaries for Rest and Work
   Define what “enough” looks like for you each day and stick to those boundaries. Trust that rest is as vital to your success as hard work.
4. Curate Your Support Squad
   Identify people who can hold your vision with you and lean on them for support when needed.

Ready to trust yourself more in business?

• 🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear all the personal stories and strategies for building self-trust.
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• 💬 Let’s chat! Book a 1:1 strategy intensive with me to align your business strategy with your energy and goals.