Your Mind Plays Tricks on You

Are negative thoughts running the show? In this episode of Becoming Relentless, host Tom Alvarez opens up about the personal and universal struggle with low self-esteem — and what to do when your own mind becomes your harshest critic.

Explore the psychology behind self-worth, learn how to identify toxic inner dialogue, and discover proven tools like the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. This episode is packed with practical strategies to help you rebuild confidence, set healthy boundaries, and finally believe you’re enough.

Whether you’re working through self-doubt, social anxiety, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this episode offers a powerful roadmap for healing from the inside out.

Topics Covered:

• The roots of low self-esteem

• Self-sabotage and inner criticism

• Practical tools to shift your mindset

• Why your thoughts don’t define you

• Social media’s hidden impact on self-worth

References

Bird, J. (Ed.). (2022, August). Types of mental health problems | about self-esteem | Mind - Mind. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-esteem/about-self-esteem/

Holloway, F. (2016). Self-esteem: Perspectives, Influences and Improvement Strategies. Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Rosenberg, M. (1965). Society and the adolescent self-image. Princeton University Press. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/9999-01038-000

Cleveland Clinic. (2023, July 21). How social media can harm your body image. Cleveland Clinic. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/social-media-and-body-image