The Art of Self-Trust
- Kathryn Knaggs
- Jan 1, 2026
- 1 min read
Self-trust is one of the most powerful forms of self-care…
Yet for so many burnt-out, big-hearted humans, it’s the hardest thing to rebuild.
Why?
Because self-trust is formed long before adulthood.
It forms in the subtle spaces:
💔 Were your choices respected?
💔 Were your mistakes punished?
💔 Were your emotions dismissed or encouraged?
💔 Were you taught to doubt your own experiences?
Your nervous system remembers all of it.
So when you hesitate, overthink, or freeze… it’s not weakness.
It’s a survival strategy.
Inside my work, I teach that self-trust grows from three foundations:
1. Somatic safety
Your body must feel safe to choose.
Safe to speak.
Safe to feel.
Safe to take up space.
Safe to be seen.
We rebuild this through trancework, subconscious rewiring, and gentle nervous system exercises.
2. Identity realignment
You step into the identity of a person who trusts themselves.
This part dissolves the old internal identities:
“I’m always wrong.”
“I mess everything up.”
“I can’t make decisions.”
“I need approval to feel safe.”
And replaces them with grounded truth:
“I can rely on myself.”
“I trust my inner wisdom.”
“My body gives me accurate signals.”
3. Micro-choices that rewire your field
Self-trust is built through repetition:
✔ saying no
✔ resting when needed
✔ making decisions without waiting for permission
✔ following the pull of intuition
✔ honouring boundaries
These tiny acts create massive internal stability.
Ultimately, self-trust is the foundation of empowerment, overflow, boundaries, and purpose.
When you trust yourself…
Every part of your life becomes easier.
And if you’re ready to rebuild that inner bond — I can guide you.






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