EP 428 | You Keep Telling Yourself That: How Negative Self-Talk Holds Interior Designers Back with Kimberley Seldon

May 13, 2025

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Some of the most powerful forces holding interior designers back aren’t external—they’re internal. In this solo episode, Kimberley Seldon takes a direct look at the quiet, persistent negative self-talk that undermines confidence, decision-making, and long-term success.

These stories often sound reasonable—even protective—but over time they erode momentum and keep designers stuck in familiar patterns. Kimberley explores how these internal narratives form, why they’re so convincing, and how changing the message can immediately shift the way you show up in your business.

If you’ve ever felt capable but hesitant, ambitious but restrained, this episode will help you recognize what’s really getting in the way—and how to move forward with clarity and confidence.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How negative self-talk quietly sabotages business growth

  • The real cost of staying stuck in unchallenged mental loops

  • How to identify the limiting stories you keep repeating

  • What it takes to shift your mindset and reclaim momentum

 

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