Why we have self-doubt and nine ways to drop the doubt and realise our inner badass
A common struggle of those in my community is self-doubt.
We have a goal. We look at what is required of us to achieve said goal. We feel self-doubt.
The trouble is that doubt often gives us a reason to avoid doing what needs to be done to get what we want.
Therefore doubt often holds us back from getting what we want.
That sucks.
We experience self-doubt for four reasons:
- Evolutionary instinct.
Self-doubt can be a survival mechanism. Millennia of struggle on this planet has shown us the importance of being cautious so we don’t die.
But this caution is often unhelpful in many situations.
2. Societal.
Society and culture often set high expectations and standards.
Messages from the media, family, and friends drive home the belief that we are not good enough unless we meet those standards.
3. Fear of failure.
This fear can trigger self-doubt.
Fear is positive in the sense it is trying to protect us, and doubt is how we rationalise that need to self-protect.
