Summary: Podcast #548<br> <br> STAYING CONFIDENT WHEN SELF-DOUBT IS PRESENT<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> Self-doubt isn't a problem, unless you make it one. . If allowed to run wild, self-doubt can be a powerful force that holds us back from pursuing our goals and living our best lives. But with the right mindset and tools, we can learn to navigate self-doubt and maintain our confidence in the face of uncertainty. In this episode you'll get practical tips for managing self-doubt, including reframing negative thoughts, building a support system, and setting achievable goals so you can create an extraordinary life.<br> In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're covering:<br> <br> * Why self-doubt isn't a problem, and what to make it mean instead.<br> * Giving yourself the power to decide what to make self-doubt mean, and how to leverage your self-doubt into currency that will drive and propel you forward.<br> * How to cultivate more belief than you've ever had before<br> <br> REVIEW OF THE WEEK<br> <a href="https://www.trishblackwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/image-2.png"></a><br> ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WEEK<br> Stop Caring Month is still happening in the COC, and it's not too late to get access to everything we have covered. Head to <a href="http://www.collegeofconfidence.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.collegeofconfidence.com/&source=gmail&ust=1684310694185000&usg=AOvVaw04y6Lm2NIWzEg1dQzv279G">www.collegeofconfidence.com</a> to coach with me 100% risk-free.<br> Next month we're coaching on creating an extraordinary life. Just a sneak peek into some of the upcoming workshops includes: <br> <br> * Thinking Outside of the Box Workshop<br> * Abundance Mindset Workshop<br> * Designing Your Life on Purpose Workshop<br> * Defining Your Extraordinary Life Workshop<br> * Why Not You Workshop<br> * Doing What Others Don't Do Workshop<br> * Mastering Celebration and Self-Validation Workshop<br> <br> SELF-DOUBT IS NOT A PROBLEM<br> "The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt." - Sylvia Plath<br> "Don't let mental blocks control you. Set yourself free. Confront your fear and turn the mental blocks into building blocks." - Dr. Roopleen<br> "Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will." - Karim Seddiki<br> "Self-doubt is the anchor that keeps our ship from sailing." - M. Kirin<br> "Believe you can and you're halfway there." - Theodore Roosevelt<br> Remember, self-doubt is a natural part of the human experience, and it's important to be kind and patient with yourself as you work through it. With practice and persistence, you can learn to stay confident even in the face of self-doubt.<br> You've got to keep hitting the self-doubt ball back into the other side of the court.<br> In fact, self-doubt is a good thing --- it's a sign that you're creating something with your life. If you didn't have self-doubt, you would just be coasting. It's easy to live a mindless life that requires nothing of you. Choose your "negative" emotional experience -the discomfort of temporary doubt or the permanence of a disappointing life. <br> Eliminate "I'm Going to Try…"<br> This has an undertone of doubt to do.<br> If you don't fully believe in what you can do, you won't be able to do it.<br> The greatest skill you can cultivate is BELIEF<br> Practice and revisit on purpose the belief<br> Notice and allow the doubt that comes in (the …but…")And realign the belief. Remind yourself of what you are choosing. <br> What to Know About Self-Doubt: <br> Everyone experiences it. It's just an emotion - and emotions don't have power unless you give them power.<br> You can turn down its volume.<br> It doesn't mean that you’re not capable. <br> It' a sign that you're doing something big and worthwhile. <br> <br> Practice self-compassion: Be kind and compassionate towards yourself,
