On Purpose with Jay Shetty 7 Ways to Train Your Brain to Go From Insecurity to Confidence
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Feb 7, 2025 Explore the hidden forces behind self-doubt and learn to confront them head-on. Dive into seven science-backed strategies to retrain your brain for confidence. Discover how to transform insecurities into opportunities and celebrate your existing strengths. Gain insights on overcoming the fear of judgment and letting go of what holds you back. Embrace the journey of shifting from self-doubt to self-belief while recognizing the importance of love and mental wellness.
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Insecurity as a Survival Mechanism
- Insecurity is a biological response to perceived risk, not a weakness.
- Retrain your brain to differentiate threats from opportunities.
Managing Perceived Threats
- Evaluate potential threats outside of the stressful moment, rating them on a scale of 0-10.
- Reframe anxiety-inducing situations as opportunities using mindfulness and activate your prefrontal cortex.
Harness Unconscious Competence
- Identify an unrecognized skill and acknowledge your existing competence.
- Build confidence by consciously developing new skills through the four learning stages.