How to Rebuild Confidence & Self-Esteem

Recovery is not just about staying sober—it’s about rediscovering who you are and learning to like, respect, and believe in that person again. After months or years of self-doubt, broken promises, and shame, it’s no surprise that confidence and self-esteem can feel like distant dreams. But here’s the truth: you are not broken. You’re rebuilding.

Contents

● Chapter 1: Understanding Confidence vs.

Self-Esteem

● Chapter 2: How Addiction Damages

Self-Image

● Chapter 3: Rebuilding Through Small

Promises Kept

● Chapter 4: Changing the Way You Speak

to Yourself

● Chapter 5: Trying New Things (and

Letting Yourself Be a Beginner)

● Chapter 6: Identifying Strengths and

Celebrating Progress

● Chapter 7: Letting Go of External

Validation

● Chapter 8: Surrounding Yourself with

People Who Lift You Up

● Chapter 9: Reclaiming Your Voice and

Power

● Chapter 10: Living Like Someone Who

Believes in Themselves