How to Strengthen Your Solar Plexus for Improved Confidence

Chakras are spaces that control the flow of energy throughout the physical body, influencing the wellbeing of an individual. There are seven main chakras within the human body, each one directly related to an area of physical and emotional health. Activating the chakras is a natural component of human development – as the chakra system is a gateway for personal exploration and spiritual development. Understanding and properly nurturing the health of the chakras activates the power embedded within the human body, strengthens the connection between the mind and body and improves one’s experience in life.

The solar plexus is the space below the chest and directly above the belly button. This chakra is associated with an individual’s personal power and the connection to their role in their community. It influences decision making ability, image, and personal accountability.

The solar plexus is associated with willpower, and it is blocked by shame and insecurity.

Here are five tips to strengthen your solar plexus:

1. Heal your gut health by prioritizing a healthy diet.

Assess your nutritional habits and set a plan to significantly limit processed foods.

Invest in a blood test to discover any food allergies or intolerances. Schedule an appointment with a registered dietician, nutritionist or naturopath to learn how to improve your plate and nutritional choices for your specific needs.

2. Strengthen your core – both physically and emotionally.

Incorporate core and back strengthening exercises into your weekly workout regimen. Improve your posture.

Speak loving, affirmative words to yourself, and about yourself. These are not based in vanity but to cultivate self-assurance and a sense of self-worth.  

3. Live with integrity and follow through with your word.

When you make an intention to do something, create something, or become something — follow through with it. You build trust with yourself and others when your actions match your words.

Establish a set of moral codes that align with your best self and contribute to your overall character. Think about who you want to be and act as that person daily. Develop your personal character through lifestyle choices and daily habits.  

4. Complete the Mirror Challenge.

The “Mirror Challenge” is a 21-day journey of looking at yourself directly in the mirror and iterating seven positive qualities you love about yourself. It is a conversation with yourself, out loud, listing seven of your best qualities.  These qualities can be physical or psychological attributes and can be repeated over the course of the challenge. It may not be easy, but the results in developing a sense of self-worth can be profound – stick with it.

5. Become your own best friend.

Get to know who you are and spend time with yourself – away from social media, distractions or other people. Make it a ritual to take yourself on dates, continue to learn about yourself and become comfortable in your own presence.  

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Your solar plexus is a vital area of your physical body and your energetic body, significantly influencing how you perceive yourself and the behaviors associated with your current state of self-worth. Nurture your solar plexus, work to minimize self-doubt or insecurities and continue to develop yourself daily. The energy flowing through your solar plexus directly influences your professional, personal and romantic experiences – choose that energy wisely.

If you’re looking to improve your self-worth and build yourself into a more confident person, start with these tips, and be consistent. 

If you’re keen to learn more about lifestyle habits and methods for strengthening your solar plexus, or if you’d like to explore the other chakras, purchase a copy of Balance Amongst the Chaos by Sarah Iaccarino, the founder of The JIM.

Which solar plexus strengthening tips resonate best with your current goals? The comments section is a safe, judgement-free space – please feel free to share below.   

With love –

The JIM