Self doubt is like dry rot; ruining things from the inside. Doubt is one of the major obstacles to truly living life. Self doubt is unhealthy and drags you down, crushing your dreams and preventing you from achieving all that you could otherwise do. Consistent self doubt leads to anxiety, depression, emotional eating (weight gain), high blood pressure and heart disease.
To combat self doubt, live in the present. Take each moment as a gift; a new start; a chance to do-over. Trust in yourself and your abilities. Have faith that you can achieve your dreams by making a plan to get there - then work towards it step by step.
Whenever you feel the negative welling up, be aware of it. Don't judge or berate yourself but rather focus on the opportunity it presents to put a positive spin on the situation. Remember your strengths. Focus on your achievements to date. Reflect on the things you are most proud of.
Finding the source of self doubt can help undo a pattern of negative feelings and thoughts about yourself. Where does the self doubt originate? Was it in a specific event? Or a sequence of events?
What doubts are holding you back? Where did they come from? Are they realistic boundaries to you achieving what you want to? If so, what can you do to overcome them?
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