Delve into the origins of self doubt from childhood experiences, impact of bullying, imposter syndrome, overcoming setbacks, and the power of challenging false beliefs. Learn how to silence insecurities and embrace confidence in various aspects of life.
Childhood experiences shape self-doubt, hindering personal growth.
Creating a persona can help combat self-doubt and foster courage.
Deep dives
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Exploring Self-Doubt in Psychology of 20s
The podcast delves into self-doubt, highlighting how negative beliefs restrict potential and lead to manifestations like indecisiveness and procrastination. It emphasizes the impact of implanting false notions from early experiences and societal expectations, inhibiting individuals from realizing their visions and dreams.
Origins of Self-Doubt from Childhood and Peer Influence
Childhood experiences, especially parental criticism and comparisons with siblings, contribute to self-doubt. The podcast underlines the lasting effects of childhood bullying on self-esteem and brain development, influencing individuals' beliefs about their worth and abilities.
Overcoming Self-Doubt through Persona Alter Ego and Action
To combat self-doubt, the podcast suggests creating a persona or alter ego to separate from negative beliefs and make decisions courageously. By reframing fears and taking decisive action, individuals can challenge self-limiting beliefs, embrace failures as learning opportunities, and build tolerance for discomfort to unlock their true potential.
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 impact of bullying on adult identity
Overcoming failure and setbacks
Imposter syndrome + self sabotage
The power of a persona + the batman effect
Doubting your own doubts
Asking 'why not you?', and so much more
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