8 Ways To Banish Self-Doubt And Restore Confidence
By Gregory Alford, MS. PSY.
When we trust ourselves, we remove doubt and open the door to greater achievement.
Each day, many of us play an internal game tug-of-war with self-trust and self-doubt pulling us in opposite directions. When self-trust gives way, a cascade of negative feelings rush in.
What is Self-Trust?
Author Steven Covey describes self-trust as feeling confident and secure in our lives. Strong self-trust results in deeper a connection to ourselves, our loved ones, co-workers and community. It also is an indispensable part of self-reliance, resiliency and your ability to overcome inevitable setbacks.
Another benefit of enhancing self-trust, is it diminishes doubt. When we give into doubt, confidence and self-esteem are stripped, and energy and momentum are lost. When your thoughts tell you, “no,” “not now,” or “this is too hard,” when you want to take action – it is doubt talking.
Fortunately, you can improve your self-trust in many ways, including:
- Make and keep promises by setting small goals and tracking achievements
- Focus on what actions led you to achieve previous goals
- Develop support structures and habits that encourage achievement (i.e., self-care, calendars, checklists)
- Visualize success
- Choose to believe in yourself!
There are also things you can stop doing as well, such as:
- Paying attention to negative people
- Comparing yourself to others
- Worry about what others think of you
Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. We all need help getting unstuck every once in a while. Be kind to yourself and reach out people who love and support you, a coach or therapist to help your build self-trust and confidence so you can achieve greatness.
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