Self-doubt is never fun and it can be
quite counterproductive. What do you do when you start to doubt in your own
abilities to get things done? You deploy this simple three step strategy, gain
the confidence you need and then get to work. Give it a try the next time that
little voice in your head tells you that things can’t be done, you’re not
good enough, or there’s no point in trying because there’s no way it will work.
Step 1 - Determine What’s Causing The
Doubt
Before you can do anything about it,
you need to find out what’s causing your self-doubt. Is it fear? Is it not
having enough knowledge? Is it a lack of self-confidence? Spend a little time
thinking about why exactly you feel that you can’t do this.
This first step is crucial. Don’t skim
over it... your solutions won’t work unless you get down to the root of the
problem. Be honest with yourself and dig deep. It is well worth it since this
alone will often help and it will make the next two steps much easier to do.
Step 2 - Figure Out What You Can Do
About It
Once you know exactly what the problem
is, it’s time to make a plan for overcoming it. Don’t know how to do something?
Go find someone that can teach you how to do it, read a book, take a course, or
watch a YouTube video. The world is full of knowledge for those who seek it.
Is fear fueling your self-doubts? Face
that fear and ask yourself what would happen if you did it anyway. This simple
act is often all it takes to gain the confidence to give it a try despite the
fear.
Step 3 - Do What You’ve Set Out To Do
The
last step is simple. It’s time to take action and get to work. Do something. Do
anything. Make some progress and move forward toward reaching your goals. The
hardest part is often just getting going and taking those first few steps.
Yet
that’s all it takes is to get moving and build a little momentum. That’s often
enough to silence the self-doubt and give you a boost of confidence. And that
in turn will keep you going.
Give
this simple little 3-Step strategy a try the next time you suffer from
self-doubt and see if it works for you.
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