tips for self doubt
I feel like I’m constantly doubting myself.
I often feel behind in life or like I should have more to my name at this point in my life.
Self doubt can be difficult because it often takes aim at my self esteem and leaves me overthinking about things I should feel confident in.
I should know who I am and what I want out of life. And I should be happy with where I am in life. And if I don’t feel that way, I should change that.
It’s not fair to myself to not feel content with my life and allow myself to stay that way. I want more out of life sometimes, and that’s completely okay.
What’s not okay is feeling down and doubting yourself and not working to fix the problem.
This week, I encourage you to accept where you are and love the pace life is taking you. But I also encourage you to go after what you want or what’s missing if you don’t feel content with that place.
quote of the day
“In a society that profits from your self-doubt, liking yourself is a rebellious act.”
— Caroline Cardwell
tips for self doubt
work on self awareness: Improving your self awareness teaches you to be more confident in your decision making, gives you leadership and control in your own life and allows you to move through life more freely, knowing exactly who you are.
If you’re doubting yourself, becoming more self aware could be very helpful.
remind yourself of your achievements & successes: When you’re facing doubts, remind yourself of what you’ve already accomplished and how successful you already are.
Keep those memories on a sticky note, in the front of your mind, or wherever you need to quickly quell those doubts when they arise.
visualize your strongest self: Think about your strongest qualities, the times you’ve felt the most confident and the parts of you you’re most proud of.
Once you have a good visual of this version of you, start showing up as this person.
give yourself grace: Don’t be too hard on yourself. As you feel self doubt, let it pass and don’t ignite the flame with harsh words toward yourself.
Try to give yourself grace and remember it’s normal to have these feelings, but also it’s normal to calm that doubt when you can.
