Self-doubt can be understood as a feeling of uncertainty regarding one or more aspects of the self, such as confidence or likability. Some degree of self-doubt is generally held to be normal, because many people may question their ability to master new or challenging situations. If self-doubt becomes debilitating, affects daily function, or impedes performance at work or school, a therapist or other mental health professional may be able to offer support and guidance. UNDERSTANDING SELF-DOUBT Self-doubt can be helpful in some cases, as it often leads to introspection and enhanced performance. Those who worry about not performing well on a given task, for example, may spend more time preparing and thus improve their execution of the project. However, self-doubt can also be a painful and challenging experience that can significantly impact behavior and performance in a negative way. Some may respond to doubts in the ability to perform by self-handicapping—finding ways to sabotage themselves in order to be able to blame factors other than a lack of ability for their failure. For example, a student who worries about not doing well on a test may not study at all and then blame a resulting poor grade on that lack of studying. This may in some cases encourage a person to make a greater effort to achieve in the future, but it may also contribute to further self-doubt. Overachievement may also lead to feelings of self-doubt in some individuals. When it is unclear whether ability or efforts led to one's success, uncertainty and self-doubt may flourish as an individual attempts to ensure future success by focusing on every element that might lead to failure. When combined with concern over one’s performance, these feelings of self-doubt may lead some to expend more effort on particular tasks or goals and contribute to a tendency to overachieve. HOW DOES SELF-DOUBT DEVELOP? Self-doubt can stem from early childhood experiences, which may include issues with attachment. To read the full article: https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/self-doubt #dadaraev 💚 #selfdoubt #action #overcomefear #overthinker #motivazione #motivation #riseandgrind https://www.instagram.com/dadaraev/p/CXqhEaaMQAk/?utm_medium=tumblr