Self Doubt
Have you ever felt doubtful or insecure about your own abilities? This is called self-doubt. There are two reasons behind this feeling of doubt and disbelief in one's own abilities. First, there is a negative inner voice or voices from within. Second, there are feelings and attitudes that are not good enough.
Inner voice negatif
Everyone has an inner voice or voices from within. Not a few of these voices are negative, including destructive criticism, words reminiscent of past failures, or in the form of memories that lead people to past mistakes, sadness, and disappointments.
This is what often makes some people feel excessively afraid to the point of having confidence in looking at the future. The more often these self-criticisms arise, the more self-confidence decreases which has an impact on self-doubt.
“Not good enough” feelings and attitudes
An attitude that considers yourself "not good enough" can become a vicious cycle when feelings of self-doubt arise. Often people feel that they are not smart enough, not good enough, not lucky enough, and so on.
This can lead to depression, feeling more depressed, and increasingly questioning one's own capacities and abilities. As a result, people who experience it can also decrease cognitive function.
Many people become discouraged in fighting for their plans and dreams. So, you will come to the conclusion that you are not competent enough, incapable, and will never be enough to make something happen. In fact, it's not because it's not good enough, but because the mind keeps forcing people to think that it's not good enough.
He will be trapped in these negative thoughts and gradually mold himself to "not good enough" without complete self-acceptance.
If this happens continuously, it is not impossible that self-doubt can lead to feelings of anxiety and depression, procrastination habits, lack of motivation, emotional instability, low self-confidence, or difficulty making decisions.
However, not everyone can conclude like that. In some cases, self-doubt or self-doubt can actually help because it often leads to introspection and improved performance.
For example, when you feel that you are not performing well on a given task, you can spend more time preparing so as to improve the results on your assignment.
Self-doubt can come from children's experiences at an early age, including problems with harmony in the family. Children who experience consistently positive interactions with their parents tend to form secure attachments, or a basic understanding that they can rely on their parents to meet their needs.
This sense of security helps build the foundation for good relationships in the future. People who develop secure attachments in childhood are usually more likely to engage in relationships in which they feel loved and supported.
On the other hand, disharmony and negative interactions with parents can cause a person to question one's worthiness. This can contribute to the development of a general sense of self-doubt, as well as other mental health problems.
A person with insecure attachments may also have difficulty engaging in and maintaining healthy relationships in adulthood.
The response of each individual in overcoming this doubt is different. If feelings of self-doubt affect daily activities, or hinder self-performance, it is advisable to immediately contact a mental health professional or other for guidance or support.
