Discover 9 Effective Ways to Overcome Self-doubt and Heal
What You Will Learn:

What is Self-doubt
Causes of Self-doubt

Causes of Self-Doubt From The Impact of Emotionally Abusive Relationships

9 Effective Ways to Overcome Self-doubt and Heal

How to Help Our Kids Overcome Self-Doubt


What is Self-Doubt?
Self-doubt is a lack of confidence in our abilities or decisions. It's uncertainty and insecurity about who we are and what we can achieve. While occasional doubt can motivate us, chronic self-doubt prevents us from taking action, reaching our potential, and having good self-esteem, which is my goal for you.
Causes of Self-Doubt
Self-doubt doesn't develop in a vacuum. External experiences, personal fears, or internal beliefs often trigger it. Here are some common causes:

Past Experiences of Failure: If we've faced setbacks, failures, or criticism, it can be easy to start doubting our abilities. Negative experiences leave lasting impressions that can create a cycle of doubt.
Comparison to Others: With social media and the constant exposure to other people's lives, it's easy to compare ourselves to those around us. When we feel we don't measure up, self-doubt creeps in.
Perfectionism: The desire to be perfect can often lead to self-doubt. If we set unrealistic standards for ourselves, any perceived shortcomings can lead us to question our worth or abilities.
Fear of Judgment: Worrying about what others think can make it difficult to take risks or step out of our comfort zone. Fear of judgment can fuel self-doubt.

Causes of Self-Doubt From The Impact of Emotionally Abusive Relationships
1. Past Experiences of Failure, Criticism, or Emotional Abuse
 
When parents or significant figures belittle us, invalidate our feelings, or constantly criticize us, it can severely damage our self-worth. Emotionally abusive parents make us feel as though nothing we do is ever good enough, leading to a pattern of self-doubt. Unlike constructive criticism, emotionally abusive behaviour often focuses on who we are rather than what we did. For instance, phrases like, "You'll never amount to anything" or "Why can't you just be normal?" can be devastating. These types of statements create a story about ourselves that we're incapable of succeeding, even before we try.
These messages linger in the back of our minds, resurfacing when we encounter challenges. Instead of trusting our abilities, we second-guess ourselves, unsure whether we are capable or setting ourselves up for failure. Over time, this constant self-criticism spirals into deep self-doubt as our inner voice...

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