24. Understanding and Overcoming Self-Doubt

In this episode of Soul Wide Open, I delve into a topic that has been a significant part of my life: self-doubt. This is especially relevant now as I am about to make a major life change by relocating from California to central Texas for a 3-4 month trial run and a self-imposed creative retreat. Self-doubt is something we've all faced, and it can be deeply rooted in our childhood experiences, past failures, traumas, and societal pressures.

I discuss how self-doubt manifests in various ways, such as procrastination and imposter syndrome, and how it can make us question our capabilities and worth. However, I emphasize that self-doubt is not a life sentence but a mindset that can be changed.

Key points covered in this episode include:

• Recognizing Self-Doubt: The importance of calling out self-doubt as soon as it appears and not letting it take over.

• Taking Action: How taking small steps towards your goals can help quiet the voice of self-doubt.

• Building Self-Trust: The significance of being impeccable with your word to yourself and keeping promises you make to yourself.

• Surrounding Yourself with Positivity: The impact of having a supportive network that encourages and believes in you.

• Remembering Your Wins: Reflecting on past achievements to reinforce your capability and worth.

I share my personal journey of preparing for my move to Texas, including the self-doubt and guilt I’ve faced, and how I’ve managed to overcome these feelings by taking actionable steps and surrounding myself with supportive voices.

I leave listeners with a challenge: Identify something that self-doubt has been holding you back from and take one small step towards it today. Remember, you are enough, you are capable, and I believe in you.

Thank you for joining me on this episode of Soul Wide Open. If this episode resonates with you, please share it, like it, and subscribe. Stay open, stay brave, and remember, you are so much more powerful than your doubts.

Talking Points:

00:00:11 - Personal Connection to Self-Doubt
00:00:33 - Defining Self-Doubt
00:00:59 - The Voice of Self-Doubt
00:01:52 - Self-Doubt is Not Permanent
00:03:30 - Trauma and Self-Doubt
00:04:01 - Manifestations of Self-Doubt
00:04:23 - Imposter Syndrome
00:09:01 - Self-Doubt and Guilt
00:13:17 - Questioning the Truth of Self-Doubt
00:16:23 - Building Self-Trust
00:17:05 - Being Impeccable with Your Word
00:20:10 - From Broken Glass to Disco Ball
00:23:26 - Self-Doubt as a Human Experience

Quotes:

"Self-doubt is a mindset, and like all other mindsets, it is something that can be changed."

"Self-doubt is not the truth. It's actually a conditioned response that you're having."

"The number one way to combat self-doubt is by taking action."

"Ask yourself instead, what evidence do I have that proves that I am capable?"

"The absolute trick is making sure that you believe in yourself and that you trust yourself, even when it does show up."

"I kind of love that analogy. I am a freaking disco ball."

"Self-doubt is not a sign that you're unworthy or incapable. It's just a sign that you're human."

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