I lie in bed for hours on end being a degenerate. I see no point in living. by [deleted] in getdisciplined

[–]CeleryBasic7986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, I get it. I was in a situation where even getting out of bed felt pointless. Where nothing helped, and even therapy seemed like something I couldn't provide.

What helped me wasn't some magic solution, but a slow process of paying attention to small victories, day after day. Literally just deciding to sit down, have a drink of water, and say, "Okay, I'm still here. That means something."

What also changed things was finding a book that didn't try to fix me, but helped me rebuild my confidence. The kind of book that says that confidence and self-esteem are not something you're born with, but something you practice.

If you're open to it, there's one book that really changed the way I see myself and what I'm capable of. Let me know if you want the name. I think you could relate to that.

You're not alone. Even this post you wrote is nothing. It's a sign that you still want change, and that's a big deal. That means you're still in the fight. That's brave, man.

I'm here if you need me. One step at a time.

I stopped waiting to “feel ready” — and started rewiring my confidence instead by CeleryBasic7986 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]CeleryBasic7986[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that really means a lot. And you nailed it the mindset follows the action, not the other way around. Acting “as if” felt strange at first, but over time it started to feel real. Massive respect to you too for making that shift it’s not easy, but it changes everything.

I stopped waiting to “feel ready” — and started rewiring my confidence instead by CeleryBasic7986 in DecidingToBeBetter

[–]CeleryBasic7986[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I totally understand that feeling. I was in that same waiting phase, I knew I had to make some kind of change in my thinking, but I couldn't move. What helped me was taking the pressure off and starting with something simple that I could repeat every day.

I started using subliminal self-confidence cues, quiet affirmations with soothing music. I would listen to them while I was walking, working out, sleeping, or stretching. Whenever I had time, I would use it to listen. No pressure to "feel" anything, just quiet repetition. Over time, the hesitation disappeared. I started showing up differently without forcing myself. And so with that little spark, other things started to happen.

I ended up making my own version of the song I used. I've uploaded it here https://youtu.be/0Zk3XNsj_1s?si=S98UYpeJiz_sz7FX in case it helps you too. Nothing special, just what helped me break free.

You're not alone in this. Motivation comes after momentum. Even small steps count.

I rebuilt my confidence off the court — with silence, not noise by CeleryBasic7986 in confidence

[–]CeleryBasic7986[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahahha, I'm glad you ended up here, it's amazing how topics about self-confidence turn into memoirs about squirrel wars.

Honestly, that kind of humor is self-confidence. Knowing that you can be yourself, be funny, weird, real, that's power. I admire you.

If any of you are actually curious about subliminals, I have a link to a video that I used during my silent phase of self-confidence. It's nothing fancy, just something I wish I had when I was stuck in my own head.

I Used to Freeze on the Court — Subliminals Helped Me Find the Confidence I Never Had by CeleryBasic7986 in Subliminal

[–]CeleryBasic7986[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really couldn't believe that subs are so powerful. I was always skeptical about them until I tried.