Working through Self-Doubt
/Hey Love,
Experiencing a bit of self-doubt? It can happen to anyone; that lack of confidence in who we are, in our abilities and capabilities. This negativity can often lead to a shame-spiral, that not-so-fun ride where we feel bad about feeling bad. What if rather than pushing so hard against the doubt, we accept that it’s a part of modern life and focus on learning how to move through it?
Here are four ways to navigate self-doubt:
Reframe. Let’s call out doubt for what it truly is: You are not seeing yourself clearly right now. Because if you saw yourself the way others did, you would know how amazing you are. How bright your light is and how much you matter in the world. When your vision gets cloudy, ask a friend or loved one to remind you of who you really are.
Redefine. Doubt can creep in when we don’t feel “successful”. So the more you can create a system and/or boundaries for what success looks like for you, the more in control and positive you will feel. Moving your body, getting enough sleep and water, reaching out to a friend - these all can contribute to your daily success quota.
Reexamine. If you want to build your self-esteem, then try pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Consider which areas you’ve been playing it safe and make a conscious effort to expand your capacity for trial and error. No matter the actual outcome, you’ll prove to yourself that you can do more than you’ve previously imagined.
Recommit. You may always keep promises to others, but if you continue to flake on yourself, then you are setting the stage for self-doubt. Building internal integrity means you value and honor your commitment to yourself as much as to others. If we don’t prioritize our to-dos and hold ourselves accountable, how can we expect anyone else to do the same.
The more we can acknowledge and understand how we are feeling, the better equipped we are to meet any challenges with love and compassion. Doubt is simply showing us areas that need more attention in order to get back on track.
If you are ready to uplevel to a more confident and positive version of yourself, I have a new freebie designed to help you do just that! My Future-You Visioning Guide is now available as a pdf, with an accompanying audio recording. This guide breaks it down into 3 easy-to-understand parts, so you can start making powerful changes asap. It's an incredible process to help you get clear on who you truly want to be and how you want to go through life. Once you start practicing, you will find it becomes increasingly easier to embody the energy of your ideal future self.
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To debunking doubt,
Lauren
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