why do i doubt myself so much?
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so i've been wondering lately why i doubt myself so much. like, for real, it's become this constant shadow in the back of my mind. every time i try something new or want to make a decision, there it is. that whisper telling me i'm not good enough or qualified enough; you know that feeling? everyone around me seems to be so confident in what they do and then there's me just second-guessing everything i say or do.
did you ever hear people talking about 'imposter syndrome'? yeah, i'm pretty sure that's what i've got all wrapped up inside me. it's weird because it shows up when you least expect it to hit. maybe i'll be at work doing a presentation...it's like bam! all those vibes crash down on me out of nowhere. can't even catch a break from my own brain.
people say stuff like "you should trust yourself" or "believe in what you're capable of"... easier said than done boo. i get that they're trying to help but sometimes it feels like empty words from folks whose self-confidence was never shaken by any doubts ever.
not trying to sound ungrateful though because seriously, some people offer good advice! but how do you even begin overcoming this giant mess aka your brain? if i knew the answers, trust i'd be handing them over no problem.
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Man, I get where you're coming from, but it's weird to just accept that doubt as some kind of endless cycle when tons of folks manage to overcome it somehow or at least not let it take over their lives entirely.
hey there, i think it's okay to doubt sometimes but you've gotta remember the times you've succeeded as well!
I once bombed a presentation and thought my career was over, yet nobody seemed to notice 'cause they were too busy worrying about their own stuff; realizing we're all a little messed up in the head sometimes was strangely comforting!