(Solo episode) Are you struggling to find your confidence? In today's episode, we're exploring the essential steps to be your confident self in 8 simple steps! I'm Lavanya, your host, and I'm thrilled to kick off the year with a positive self-improvement episode. Season 2 of "Through the Looking Glass"! will dive into the unique struggles that ambitious South Asians, particularly millennials, face every day. My goal is to empower you, even in the smallest way, to improve your well-being. I will explain how these 8 key elements will guide you on your confidence journey: (1) conquer emotional regulation (2) shift into a positive mindset (3) practice positive self-talk (4) distance yourself from negative people and (5) jealous behavior (6) perfect your self-care routine (7) set healthy boundaries and (8) tap into your authentic energy! Whether you're starting your self-improvement journey or continuing it, remember that the pursuit of bettering yourself is admirable. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 How to Emotionally Regulate 02:47 Shift into a Positive Mindset 04:40 Practice Positive Self-talk 06:01 How to deal with Negative people 08:12 How to deal with Jealously 11:26 Physical Appearance 13:30 How to set Boundaries 15:29 Be your Authentic Self Get to know me better on Instagram: Lavanya | Podcast Host (@lavanyauthaman) | Instagram profile TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ttlg_podcast