Self Doubt and building confidence

Understanding self Doubt: self doubt is the feeling of uncertainty and lack of faith in oneself, it manifest as fear, anxiety and indecision, hindering our ability to make decisions and take action. it can also be a crippling force holding us back from realizing our potential and pursuing our dreams.

  common sources of self Doubt: past experience, trauma, failure or criticism, societal pressure, unrealistic expectations, comparisons and perfectionism, internalized negative self talk, critical inner voice.this are some of the sources of self doubt.

Building confidence: confidence is built upon self compassion,self acceptance and intentional practice. (1)  self compassion- treat yourself with kindness understanding and patience.(2)self acceptance - embrace your strength, weakness and uniqueness (3)positive self talk- use affirmation to reinforce confidence, example: I am a failure,i made a mistake but i can learn from it and i must become a better version of my yesterday.

Practical strategies for overcoming self doubt:(1) mindfulness and meditation -cultivate inner peace and clarity (2)surround yourself with positive influence: supportive relationships inspiring environment (3)take calculated risk -step outside your comfort zone build residence (4) focus on strength- celebrate success develop areas of excellence (5)seek supportive relationships -Encourage constructive feedback guidance 

Conclusion: overcoming self Doubt and building confidence is a continuous process by recognizing negative thoughts, challenging self doubt and cultivating confidence we unlock our potential remember you are capable and deserving of success.