Self-doubt: 3 Good News for You

Self-doubt is a two-edged sword. It can be positive or negative.

It’s prettily complicated.

Sometimes, self-doubt drives people to endless success, and it can destroy brilliant minds.

How often do you doubt your ability or questioned all your decisions making? From a choice of breakfast in the morning to a career change.

Some people can be hard on themselves. And allow self-doubt to hammer them especially if they live or learn differently. Maybe you are different from your friends, family/church members, colleagues, or societal standards. Now, you are reflecting — my voice, ideas, hair, skin, career, accent, politics, food, disability, sexuality, or clothing.

3 Good News for You:

1. Never in a box : You have the freedom to be You. You care less about people’s opinions or foolishness. You easily notice it is a great way. “Big” people tend to remember you and likely curious about you as a person.
2. You are resourceful: You tend to find solutions to a problem and ready to help people and your community. You have fewer distractions from fake friends and gossipers. And you sleep well at night!
3. No Enemy and fake friends: Rarely, you have enemies or fake friends. Your uniqueness self-select your friends and make many people not love you. But they are likely to respect and admire you for your realness.

How do you handle self-doubt? Be courageous. Reflect on your fear, embrace your specialness, and keep on being You!

Help yourself grow!