Self-doubt can be a major roadblock in our lives, often stemming from childhood experiences and bullying. The discussion dives into how to silence that inner critic by challenging negative beliefs and embracing personal growth. Strategies like the 'Batman effect' and the importance of viewing setbacks as learning opportunities are highlighted. The hosts also tackle imposter syndrome and the need for self-compassion, encouraging listeners to ask, 'Why not you?' to overcome limiting beliefs and step into their full potential.
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Self-Doubt's Impact
Self-doubt limits potential, manifesting as indecision and procrastination.
It stems from negative beliefs about our worth, deservingness, and talent.
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Jemma's Early Self-Doubt
Jemma Sbeg doubted everything in her early twenties, from academics to friendships.
This self-doubt prevented her from taking risks and pursuing opportunities.
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Origins of Self-Doubt
Children naturally trust their instincts and rarely doubt themselves.
Self-doubt develops later through external influences and experiences.
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This book serves as a roadmap for understanding and navigating the chaotic personal and professional moments of one's twenties. Jemma Sbeg, host of the podcast 'The Psychology of Your 20s', provides advice, personal stories, and research-based insights to help readers deal with issues such as imposter syndrome, self-sabotage, anxiety, and relationship challenges. The book includes questions and self-guided moments for reflection in each chapter, aiming to enhance the reader's self-growth journey and make the most of this formative decade.
Our self doubts are what is keeping us in our own way. It is the foundation for our inner critic to tell us: you're not good enough, you're not talented enough, intelligent beautiful, hardworking to have the life and success you want. When we let our self doubts take control, it often means that we end up self handicapping or sabotaging before we get to the start line. In today's episode we are going to talk about the psychology of self doubt and how to silence those false beliefs, including:
The origin of false beliefs in childhood experiences
The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.
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