October 28, 2019

How To Rethink Mental Help 

Teyhou Smyth on…boosting self-esteem with positive thinking.

Before their talks at Soho House, six mental health advocates showed how to find inner strength and help others discover it too.

Modern-day life and its pressures often took a toll on people’s self-confidence, making it essential to learn how to boost confidence in everyday situations for better mental well-being. It had become more important than ever to practice self-care in order to continue thriving.

Self-confidence constantly evolved as individuals learned and encountered new experiences. Simple strategies included focusing on positive qualities rather than negative ones and challenging oneself whenever negative self-talk appeared. Instead, people were encouraged to say something positive about themselves—retraining the mind to self-correct negativity helped establish a much healthier habit.

Positive thinking formed the foundation of confidence and needed to be integrated into daily life.