7 Ways to Beat Self-Doubt and Boost Confidence Today
The neuroscience behind self-doubt and how to use it to rewire your brain
How many times has the inner critic held you back from going after what you really wanted in life? Maybe it was hesitation about starting your own business or switching careers. Perhaps you felt fear and doubt about releasing your art into the world or moving to a new state or country.
The first step in not allowing the inner critic to take over is to realize that it’s experienced universally — by all of us. It’s not just you. Even the people you look up to most feel self-doubt at some point in their lives. We all ask ourselves “am I really strong or courageous enough to do this?”
It turns out there’s a biological reason for the self-doubt we feel. Luckily, science shows that we can train our brains to stop giving in to it and to cultivate greater courage and confidence regardless of what dream we’ve chosen to pursue.
Let’s start by briefly exploring the reason behind the inner critic. When you understand where it comes from, it’s much easier to deal with it when it surfaces. Then we’ll touch on some simple ways to start rewiring your mind for more confidence today.
