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Are you constantly giving your all to others but struggling to pour into yourself? Do you feel like self-love is just another task on your to-do list rather than a natural part of your life?
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we sit down with Karishma Gautam, a certified NLP and hypnotherapy practitioner, to break down three transformative steps to elevate self-love. Karishma shares how she overcame cultural conditioning, limiting beliefs, and self-doubt to step into a place of genuine self-acceptances.
She walks us through how forgiveness, clarity, and trust can revolutionize the way we see ourselves and, ultimately, how we show up in the world. If you're ready to deepen your self-love and align with your highest potential, this episode is for you.
Listen now to learn practical techniques to overcome self-doubt and limiting beliefs
5 hidden mindset blocks that sabotage your growth (and how to overcome them)
While this episode is focused on self-love, the principles discussed apply far beyond just feeling good about yourself. If you've ever felt stuck, unworthy, or unsure of your next step, it's possible that one of these five hidden mindset blocks is holding you back.
- The Belief That You're Not Enough: One of the biggest mindset traps is feeling like you're not good enough—whether in your career, relationships, or personal growth. This belief keeps you playing small and settling for less than you deserve. The key to overcoming it? Recognizing that your worth isn't based on external validation but on the fact that you are inherently valuable.
- Carrying Unresolved Emotion Baggage: Holding onto past hurts, mistakes, and regrets keeps you tethered to the past. Learning to forgive—yourself and others—frees you to move forward without the emotional weight that drains your energy.
- Lack of Clarity on What You Truly Want: Many people feel lost because they haven't taken the time to define what success and happiness mean to them. When you gain clarity on your desires, you can make intentional choices that align with your values and goals.
- Fear of Letting Go of Comfort Zones: Growth often requires stepping into the unknown. If you're afraid to release what's familiar—even when it's holding you back—you'll continue to feel stuck. Trusting yourself and the process can help you navigate uncertainty with confidence.
- Relying on External Approval: When you base your self-worth on the opinions of others, you give away your power. Learning to validate yourself, rather than seeking permission or praise, is the key to true confidence and self-empowerment.
more about karishma:
Karishma Gautam is a Certified Master Practitioner in NLP and Hypnotherapist. Originally from India, she moved to Australia in 2007 for further education. After years in the corporate world, she pursued her passion for helping others cultivate self-love and authenticity.
Through Elevate Self Love, Karishma empowers individuals to break free from limiting beliefs and build self-worth.
Sign up for her email list to receive a free copy of 10 Ways to Learn to Love Yourself, and message her on Facebook to apply for her 5-day self-love challenge.
3 steps to elevate self-love
In this episode, Karishma shares a simple yet powerful framework for cultivating self-love:
- Forgiveness as Liberation: Free yourself from emotional burdens by practicing self-forgiveness and extending grace to others.
- Clarifying Desires: Get clear on what you truly want so you can take aligned action toward your goals.
- Trusting the Process: Let go of the need for immediate results and embrace patience in your personal growth journey.
"Forgiveness is the first step towards self-love. Forgiving yourself and forgiving the other person you may be holding onto anger with."
For an in-depth exploration of these takeaways and more, be sure to listen to the full episode below.
Tips for applying these takeaways:
Want to apply these insights to your life? Here are some actionable steps you can take today:
- Daily Reflection: Spend five minutes each day journaling about what you need to forgive yourself or others for.
- Create a Vision Board: Visualize your goals and desires to bring clarity and motivation to your journey.
- Practice Positive Affirmations: Replace limiting beliefs with empowering self-talk.
- Meditate on Trust: Take moments of stillness to remind yourself that growth unfolds in its own time.
- Challenge Cultural Narratives: Identify and rewrite the societal expectations that no longer serve you.
Listen now to start creating a strong foundation of self-love and self-acceptance!
final thoughts
Self-love isn't just about bubble baths and positive affirmations—it's about doing the deep inner work to remove the barriers that keep you from fully embracing who you are. When you practice forgiveness, gain clarity on your desires, and trust in your journey, you naturally elevate your self-worth and create a ripple effect of empowerment in every area of your life.
Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes as we and people from all walks of life share their experiences and we identify the lessons, blessings, and success principles that life is providing—lessons that we can all take advantage of and learn from if we pay attention.
If you're ready to step into your full potential, make sure to listen to the episode and share it with someone who could benefit from this powerful message. And don't forget to subscribe to Recounting Life Lessons and jump onto our Insider email list for more insights, actionable tips, and empowering stories.
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