Listen "79 - Handling Self-Doubt"
Episode Synopsis
Annaliese and Alan explore how self-doubt affects the way we see ourselves and live our lives. They share practical, encouraging ways to handle doubt with self-compassion instead of guilt or wasted energy. Annaliese reminds us that self-doubt is a normal part of being human, but it doesn’t have to define us or block us from growth.
You’ll Hear About:
Self-doubt as a normal human experience. It’s part of reality to have limits, struggles, and weaknesses—and it’s freeing when you practice accepting these truths instead of resisting them.
What happens when self-doubt goes unchecked. If you don’t interrupt and handle it differently, self-doubt will keep running a “what I can’t do” script and block you from exploring better options. Remind yourself that even when self-doubt is fixating on your limits, you see other parts of you—like your strengths and capabilities—that are also true and available to you in the moment.
Reframing weaknesses as helpful. Practice seeing your weaknesses and struggles as normal and even useful to notice, and that having real limits doesn’t undermine your strengths or disqualify you. Adopting a “both/and” perspective helps you build resilience and self-acceptance.
Practical Ways to Handle Self-Doubt Better:
Notice your main area of self-doubt. Ask yourself why self-doubt might come up here and what might be making you avoid instead of engage. Explore whether you agree with that reaction and consider what you need to accept to grow resilience and confidence in this area. Ask, “What other options do I also have here?”
Practice a “both/and” perspective. Acknowledge your weaknesses, needs, and limits while also intentionally reminding yourself of your capabilities, possibilities, and strengths. This balance can shift your mindset into openness instead of feeling stuck.
Decide how you want to handle self-doubt moments. Look back at times when you’ve handled uncertainty well, and think about how you want to show up in moments that don’t go as planned. Focus on acting in ways you admire—this builds bravery and confidence.
Ready to get some practical help with your own changes? Schedule your FREE 1-hour Discovery Chat with Annaliese at www.linktree.com/coachannaliese. No strings attached for any future coaching, this call is for you to share your story, gain practical tips, and experience how coaching tips from Annaliese can help you start creating real change for your life.
You’ll Hear About:
Self-doubt as a normal human experience. It’s part of reality to have limits, struggles, and weaknesses—and it’s freeing when you practice accepting these truths instead of resisting them.
What happens when self-doubt goes unchecked. If you don’t interrupt and handle it differently, self-doubt will keep running a “what I can’t do” script and block you from exploring better options. Remind yourself that even when self-doubt is fixating on your limits, you see other parts of you—like your strengths and capabilities—that are also true and available to you in the moment.
Reframing weaknesses as helpful. Practice seeing your weaknesses and struggles as normal and even useful to notice, and that having real limits doesn’t undermine your strengths or disqualify you. Adopting a “both/and” perspective helps you build resilience and self-acceptance.
Practical Ways to Handle Self-Doubt Better:
Notice your main area of self-doubt. Ask yourself why self-doubt might come up here and what might be making you avoid instead of engage. Explore whether you agree with that reaction and consider what you need to accept to grow resilience and confidence in this area. Ask, “What other options do I also have here?”
Practice a “both/and” perspective. Acknowledge your weaknesses, needs, and limits while also intentionally reminding yourself of your capabilities, possibilities, and strengths. This balance can shift your mindset into openness instead of feeling stuck.
Decide how you want to handle self-doubt moments. Look back at times when you’ve handled uncertainty well, and think about how you want to show up in moments that don’t go as planned. Focus on acting in ways you admire—this builds bravery and confidence.
Ready to get some practical help with your own changes? Schedule your FREE 1-hour Discovery Chat with Annaliese at www.linktree.com/coachannaliese. No strings attached for any future coaching, this call is for you to share your story, gain practical tips, and experience how coaching tips from Annaliese can help you start creating real change for your life.
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