How To Overcome Self-Doubt

Identify your triggers: Notice when self-doubt appears. Is it in social situations, during challenges, or while making decisions? Recognising patterns can help you address specific triggers.

Reflect on past experiences: Sometimes, self-doubt originates from past failures or criticisms. Reflect on these experiences with a compassionate perspective, aiming to learn from them rather than dwell on them.

Challenge negative thoughts: When self-doubt arises, practice challenging it. For instance, replace “I can’t do this” with “I’ll do my best, and that’s enough”.

Develop affirmations: Create affirmations that feel authentic and encourage growth, like “I am capable of learning and improving”.

Start with small wins: Set goals that are within reach to build momentum. As you accomplish small tasks, your confidence in handling bigger challenges will grow.

Celebrate progress: Acknowledge each accomplishment, no matter how small, to reinforce a sense of achievement and capability.

Skill development: Confidence often comes from competence. Pick an area where you’d like to feel more confident and commit to steady improvement.

Practice visualisation: Imagine yourself succeeding, handling challenges gracefully, and feeling confident in different scenarios. Visualisation can help reprogram your brain to expect positive outcomes.

Limit exposure to negativity: If certain people or environments cause you to doubt yourself, minimise time spent around them.

Keep a resilience journal: Document challenges you’ve overcome to remind yourself of your strength and adaptability.