Getting A Grip On Self-Doubt

Did you have any idea that 85% of people have low esteem?  Low self-esteem affects individuals' personal and professional lives, including their health, career, relationships, etc.  The issue of having self-doubt and low self-esteem can prevent you from reaching your highest potential.

These traits can begin to develop in childhood and can either exacerbate or diminish with time.  If you struggle with self-doubt, look at these tips to help boost your confidence and trust yourself more:

Accept Yourself

We all have self-doubt.  It is part of being human.  Self-doubt is not good if you allow it to stop you in your tracks.  Instead, welcome it with open arms and turn it into a strength.  The strength that you receive from having self-doubt can help you make better decisions.  Think of it as a tool that could help you guide your actions and keep you from making costly mistakes.

Keep an eye on your self-doubt because that doubt can also make you question your sanity and decision-making abilities.

Know You're Not Alone

Understand you are not alone when it comes to self-doubt.  Even the most successful people have doubts.  They can question their actions and wonder what the right thing to do is.

You should focus on building your confidence and self-esteem.  Doubts may never altogether leave your life, but you can stop them from taking over your life entirely.

Get the Facts

Your doubts will sometimes have you thinking they are the truth.  Most of the time, your doubts mirror the fear and emotional struggles you may have.  When doubts come, think about your achievements and how hard you have worked to get where you are.  You may think you are not where you want to be or planned to be right now.  However, were you are today is the exact position you need to be to learn the lessons that will aid you in the future.

Be proud of yourself, and make sure you admire your capabilities.

Acknowledge Your Strengths

Often, we pay more attention to the things that we have not accomplished in life.  You have many strengths that you should focus on.  Make a list of the things that you excel in.  Write down all your skills and accomplishments.  When others praise you for what you have accomplished, accept that praise gracefully and acknowledge your talents.

Learn to celebrate your strengths every day.  Make a list of positive affirmations and post them around where you see them often.  This list will help remind you how much you have done so far and to stop thinking about the things that you could have done better than what you did already.

Choose The People Around You Wisely

Negative people can damage your self-esteem even more, drag you down and ruin your confidence.  Negative people who are not happy with themselves will aid in trying to bring you down.  You must have positive people around you who support you and listen to you instead of telling you what you cannot do or what will not work. 

Define Your Values

Lastly, look at the values you live by daily.  Establishing your values and beliefs will give you a more realistic perspective of your current position.  Only focus on the things that drive your actions and are the core of your beliefs.

Overcoming self-doubt does not happen overnight.  It is a lifelong process.  Stop questioning your own decisions.  Don't waste any more time over analyzing.  Trust yourself including your actions and put your plans in motion.