Our minds are a battleground of thoughts. There are many voices all the time in mind. Sometimes, the voices in our heads are positive and sometimes they are not. sometimes, while making any important decision; the opinions of our friends and family might make us happy or have us question everything. But worry not as this is completely normal.

What is Self-Doubt?

According to the Cambridge Dictionary self-doubt is “a feeling of having no confidence in your abilities and decisions”

Self-doubt involves feeling uncertain about aspects of yourself or the choices you make. But is self-doubt always a negative thing? Perhaps not.

A bit of self-debt can act as motivation, for instance, you want to achieve a goal but you have self-doubt that you are not capable of doing so. Here self-doubt can push you to work harder and improve your skills, ultimately boosting your confidence and making you capable of achieving that goal. When self-doubt is too much it results in a lack of confidence

Kobe Bryant, once said, “I have self-doubt. I have insecurity. I have a fear of failure… We all have self-doubt. You don’t deny it, but you also don’t capitulate to it. You embrace it.”

To control your self-doubt, you have to build your confidence in yourself. Here are some tips for you that will help you along the journey.

1. Don’t Hold Yourself Back

When you have self-doubts you hold yourself back because you have a fear of making mistakes and getting failed. But you need to understand that these mistakes will help you grow and get better in all aspects of life. Learn new skills and gain knowledge as doing this will make you confident and there will be no place for self-doubt.

2. Remember You Can

Every person on Mother Earth can achieve what they want. When we start any business we always doubt that this business idea may not work!! what will I do after it fails? can I make it? what will people say if I fail? Can I handle the business? am I capable of taking this risk?

Do you know why this happens? because once you make a mistake, you just dwell on it. And this cycle repeats and a point comes where you will stop trying, thinking you will fail. So never stop trying. If you think you can’t do it then be a person who can, work harder, and give every atom of yourself to achieve your goal. Whenever you feel down, remember the accomplishments you have achieved in the past and motivate yourself to continue the journey.

3. Don’t compare

You shouldn’t compete with others but with yourself. When you compete, self-debt can arise when you compare yourself with others. You have to accept that everyone’s life is different, and someone else excelling doesn’t mean you won’t succeed. Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on improving yourself to be the best version of yourself.

4. Avoid haters

If you want your mental health to thank you, stop being around people who put you down. This is one of the worst things that can happen to your mental health. Some people won’t support you but some will.

Criticism is not always wrong though. criticism can be constructive too.

5. Beware your thoughts

We all have positive as well as negative thoughts. These thoughts can make you and destroy you too. Negative thoughts can form into a mental habit that can consume more than it should. So take control of your thoughts before it is too late. Negative thoughts will stop you from growing, it will result in a stable mindset. On the other hand, positive thoughts will nurture a growth mindset. Accept challenges, learn from setbacks, and believe that your every effort is helping you develop into a better person.