A 5-step Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE & FEEL GREAT AGAIN
Self-doubt is that monster inside that starts out small. When we feed it, it becomes bigger, until it is a screaming voice inside that seems to never go away, impacting your self-esteem on a grander scale. Like an uninvited guest, it sticks around telling you how worthless or pitiful you are. How small you are and how you shouldn't. even. try. It is relentless. Can you relate?
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THE GOOD NEWS? You are in control of that monster, those thoughts and feelings that tell you that you can't do it. Overcoming self-doubt is about learning that courage isn't the absence of fear. It is having those fears but choosing to step into them, in spite of them, and live out your dreams! Read more here: Overcoming Your Fears!
Step 1: Give Gratitude YOU WILL NEED A JAR, SOME PAPER, AND A PEN
Let's start by writing down what you are grateful for to shift your focus from what you don't have to what you do. Place them in a jar and pull one out daily as a reminder of what you have to be happy for. Here are 87 Gratitude Jar Ideas to get your creative juices flowing! Many of the men and women I’ve worked with say starting a gratitude practice has helped shift their mindset tremendously! Waking up 30 minutes earlier to do this practice in the morning can change your entire day!
Step 2: Refuel Your Mind
When we feed into our own self-doubt, many times it is because we are not re-fueling our own bucket. We are energy deficient and need to come up with a list of positive energy-boosting activities we can do such as Yoga, eating healthy snacks, meditation, sex, texting a nice message to someone, taking a walk, or swimming in the ocean. Here are some Healthy Snack Recipes to get you started!
Step 3: Make a Sunshine Jar YOU WILL NEED A JAR, SOME PAPER, AND A PEN
Write down the times you feel unsure of yourself and state why. Make a list of counter arguments such as "You've done this before. You can do it again." or "This is just another chance for me to learn." Place them in a jar and pull one out when feeling doubtful. Here are some Personalized Mason Jars for sale on Etsy!
Step 4: Create a Memory Wall YOU WILL NEED PICTURES, GLUE, SCISSORS, & A BOARD/WALL
Self-doubt seems to creep in when we are most vulnerable. Creating a wall of memories can remind you of all the good times in your life. Each memory is a different symbol of happiness, support, and hope. You may also try this by putting each memory in a jar and pulling from the jar in times of doubt. Here is more information on How to Make a Memory Wall!
Step 5: acknowledge yourself YOU WILL NEED A MIRROR
Take a break, look in the mirror, and acknowledge yourself for all the ways you've already overcome self-doubt. Celebrating your accomplishments can remind you how far you've come and motivate you to keep pursuing your dreams! Here are some mirrors for under $5 on amazon.com! Additionally, your relationship can improve by doing this simple exercise! Acknowledge your partner, inside and out, for all the things you love about them today.
Here are some other ways to overcome self-doubt: 10 Tips to Overcome Self-Doubt
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