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OnThe Verywell Mind Podcast, Amy Morin, LCSW, interviews experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other inspirational people about the strategies that help them think, feel, and do their best in life.

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Meet Jamie Kern Lima

She believed in herself, however. And she worked hard to build a major company that she eventually sold to L’Oréal. Now she’s written a book calledBelieve IT.Her book became an instantNew York TimesBest Seller, and it debuted at #1 onThe Wall Street JournalBestselling Books list. It’s filled with helpful tips that can inspire anyone who has struggled with self-doubt.

Why Jamie Kern Lima Is Mentally Strong

Jamie talks openly about the struggles she experienced with mental health over the years. At the age of 24, she accidentally learned she was adopted (something that had been a deep family secret).

When her birth mother initially didn’t want to meet her, she felt rejected, depressed, and anxious. Shedecided to see a therapist, and she found the experience to be very helpful. She encourages others to access support if they’re able to do so, as she recognizes how talking to a therapist helped her gain clarity and build mental strength.

What You’ll Hear on the Show

What You’ll Learn About Believing in Yourself and Mental Strength

Jamie makes it clear that everyone has the ability to believe in themselves. But this requires us to take action. We have to learn to listen to helpful thoughts and tune out the ones that aren’t helpful.

This is an important part of mental strength. It’s not helpful to just repeat mantras and accolades about how great you are if you don’t believe them. You need a deep-rooted belief that you’re worthy.

Jamie talks about the strategies that can help youlearn to truly believe in yourself. And she makes it clear that believing in yourself doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll believe that you can succeed at all costs. Instead, healthy belief in yourself might involve giving something up or changing course—and believing that you’ll be OK when you do.

Quotes From Jamie

Jamie Kern LimaI still get rejected every day. I just try to not be afraid of it.

Jamie Kern Lima

I still get rejected every day. I just try to not be afraid of it.

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