{"id":14561,"date":"2017-10-21T06:47:38","date_gmt":"2017-10-21T10:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=14561"},"modified":"2017-10-21T06:47:38","modified_gmt":"2017-10-21T10:47:38","slug":"4-reasons-okay-feel-self-doubt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aspire-canada.com\/?p=14561","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons It\u2019s Okay to Feel Self Doubt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Self-doubt is one of those funny things. It happens to even the most confident of people and creeps in when you least expect it. Sometimes things will be going super well and the slightest misstep will cause self-doubt to come crashing in at a pace that feels completely overwhelming. And, sometimes self-doubt is just there, lingering in the back of your mind. No matter what or how it presents itself, here\u2019s the thing to remember: it\u2019s completely normal to have feelings of self-doubt, you\u2019re human. Still feeling like you should have more confidence than you actually do? Let\u2019s talk about why a little bit of self-doubt is totally OK.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">4 Reasons It\u2019s Okay to Feel Self-Doubt<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-66862\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_704712121.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_704712121.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.lorensworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_704712121-300x200.jpg 300w\" alt=\"4 Reasons It's Okay to Feel Self Doubt, self doubt, imperfect, doubt\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>It makes you question things.<\/strong>\u00a0Sometimes we all need to take a little moment to step back and say, OK \u2013 what\u2019s actually happening here? Is there a reason I am making this choice or is there a better path I could be taking? Those types of questions and hesitations can actually be a really good thing, often a necessity when it comes to making the right decision. Sometimes you just know you\u2019re making the right move and that\u2019s great, but often a little hesitation is the best way to find the perfect solution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sometimes a little self-doubt makes you go the extra mile.<\/strong>\u00a0When you doubt yourself, even just the slightest bit, you\u2019re driven to do a little more and put in a touch of extra effort. Whether it\u2019s a project or presentation at work, a fitness goal you\u2019ve made for yourself or even something in your relationship, you can often give yourself a bit of an added push when you\u2019re unsure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Self-Doubt makes you look for even more solutions.<\/strong>\u00a0Let\u2019s say you\u2019re working on a project for your boss and you\u2019ve found every possible solution you think exists, but you know he or she is going to ask for more\u2026.a little doubt is a good thing. You want to come to the table knowing you\u2019ve exhausted every option and solution out there and that you\u2019ve put together a plan that aligns the top three options that exists. Use that doubt as a problem-solving driver and the boost you need to dig deep for solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It will help you break things down into manageable goals.<\/strong>\u00a0Sometimes big projects or big life changes can feel totally overwhelming. That\u2019s completely normal. You feel swallowed up and unsure that it\u2019s something you\u2019ll actually be able to tackle. But, here\u2019s the thing: you can do anything you put your mind to, you just need to make it doable. Self-doubt can help you break it down into achievable goals \u2013 the kind you can check off the list as you go along. Let\u2019s say you\u2019re embarking on a weight loss mission and right now it feels completely impossible. Break it down. Week one, you\u2019ll tackle some simple diet changes. Week two, you\u2019ll go check out a gym. Week three, you\u2019ll start thinking about where you can adjust your calorie intake\u2026.etc. In a year, you\u2019ll look back and say, \u201cWow!\u201d I can\u2019t believe I did that.<\/p>\n<p>So, how about you? Do you find yourself struggling with self-doubt and can you see why a little can actually help drive you toward success?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Self-doubt is one of those funny things. It happens to even the most confident of people and creeps in when you least expect it. Sometimes things will be going super well and the slightest misstep will cause self-doubt to come crashing in at a pace that feels completely overwhelming. 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