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Overcoming Self-Doubt: Recognize the Causes & Practical Tips for Building Self-Confidence
How to uncover the hidden roots of your self-doubt and step-by-step build more self-confidence — including proven strategies and exercises.
Have you ever wondered why you doubt your own worth, even when you’re doing everything to shine? Self-doubt is something that secretly accompanies many of us — it gnaws at us, often without us truly recognizing its origin. In this article, we’ll embark on a journey together to untangle the hidden roots of these insecurities. You’ll learn which experiences and thought patterns often lie behind self-doubt and discover practical strategies to finally regain trust in yourself.
By the way, I’ve previously written an interesting article on this topic, which you can find here: click
1. Childhood Experiences: The Foundation of Self-Doubt
Our early years shape us more than we often realize. Negative experiences in childhood can anchor deep-seated beliefs that stay with us for a lifetime.
Common Triggers:
- Overly Critical Authority Figures: Parents, teachers, or other authority figures who constantly demanded more can leave us feeling like we’re never good enough.
Example: A child who always hears, “You can do better!” learns that their…
