There are so many people who underestimate themselves on a daily basis. About 85% of people lack confidence and typically don’t do anything about it. Many people don’t realize that and actually think the opposite in the fact that they possess a high confidence level. I was that person, I thought that my strength was being confident, but in reality that was one of my weaknesses. I realized that when I started to doubt myself on the things that I hoped to do but never put my thoughts and heart to do so. I taught myself on learning how to degrade those inner voices to alter my mindset on things that I know I could do. As I am in the process of building my confidence, I realized that people underestimate themselves all the time without evening knowing it, so I wanted to share the major factors that I know contribute to people lacking this trait.
Doubt
So many people are prone to doubting their decisions all the time that it has become a habit. On average people probably doubt themselves over 10 times a day without evening acknowledging that they do it. Its as easy as saying they don’t have time for something or they aren’t sure about a specific task that is handed to them. The minute they see an opportunity the overcast of doubt falls in the picture.
Fear
Fear is only an illusion. It is what you are scared of and to get over the fact of something that scares you is a tough thing to do. However, a lot of fears to overcome can be quite beneficial for you in the long run, such as public speaking, voicing your opinions or goals, and being a leader not a follower. Therefore, take tiny steps each and everyday to eventually overcome that fear.
Disappointment
People want to please everyone, their friends, family, significant other, so they stay on the safe side and acquire the average lifestyle that everybody else does. They are scared of disappointing people that they love because of the high standards one has already placed on themselves. However, eventually people will see that you are following your dreams and will support you either way.
Limits
Successful people in life don’t believe in putting limits on themselves. However, the average person will probably put numerous limits on their abilities on a daily basis. The human body can do wonders and the only limits it has are the ones that you impose on yourself. People lie to themselves numerous times, by doing this they are positioning limits on themselves throughout the day. They think of excuses on why they can’t do something, but in reality they are just the limits that they establish.
Do any of these sit in your comfort? If so reevaluate, kill those vibes, and keep on building your confidence.
Sabah Ali
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