The Power of Self-Pride: Remembering Who You Are

Have you ever taken a moment to truly appreciate how far you’ve come? Not just in passing, but to feel it—to sit with your journey, recognize your growth, and let yourself be proud of the person you’ve become?

For many of us, it’s easier to focus on what’s next—the next goal, the next challenge, the next thing that needs fixing. But what if, just for a moment, you stopped chasing and started acknowledging?

Healing Through Perspective

Life has a way of making us feel like we’re always behind, as if we’re running a race we’ll never win. But what if the only competition was with the person you were yesterday?

When we focus only on action—on what we’re doing—we sometimes forget that true power comes from who we are being. And who you are today is the result of everything you’ve navigated, every lesson you’ve learned, and every moment of growth you’ve experienced.

That’s something to be proud of.

Rewriting the Story of Your Triggers

We all have things that set us off—situations, words, memories that stir up frustration, insecurity, or doubt. But here’s the beautiful thing: triggers are learned responses. And anything learned can be unlearned.

Imagine this: Instead of reacting the way you always have, you pause. You breathe. You choose a different response—one rooted in confidence, in self-trust, in the deep knowing that you are no longer the person who needs to react that way.

That’s the power of healing. It’s not about suppressing emotions or pretending things don’t affect you. It’s about mastering your response so that nothing outside of you has the power to shake what’s inside of you.

Memorizing the Feeling of Confidence

Think about the last time you felt truly proud of yourself. Maybe it was after overcoming a challenge, reaching a goal, or simply showing up for yourself in a way you never had before.

Now, where do you feel that pride in your body? Is it a warmth in your chest? A lightness in your heart? A steady sense of calm in your mind?

Whatever it is, memorize it.

That feeling is your magic. It’s your evidence. And the more you return to it, the more it becomes your natural state of being.

Your Power is in the Present

You don’t need to wait for a big achievement to feel good about yourself. You don’t need outside validation to confirm your worth. The version of you that is confident, secure, and proud already exists—you just have to let yourself be that person.

So today, take a moment. Recognize your strength. Acknowledge your resilience. Celebrate yourself—not because you’ve arrived, but because every step you’ve taken has mattered.

And that? That is something to be incredibly proud of.

Ready to Step Into Your Power?

If you’re ready to break free from overthinking, self-doubt, and old patterns that no longer serve you, hypnotherapy can help. Through deep subconscious work, you can rewire limiting beliefs, release emotional triggers, and step fully into the confident, secure, and empowered version of yourself.

Let’s work together to create lasting change from the inside out. Book a session with me, Leigh Kubin, and start living the life you were meant for. Visit leighkubin.com to learn more and schedule your session today.