The Psychology of your 20s

212. The psychology of self doubt

Jul 13, 2024

Self-doubt can cripple our ambitions, often stemming from childhood experiences and societal pressures. The discussion reveals how bullying shapes adult identities and breeds imposter syndrome. Listeners learn to counter false beliefs with strategies like asking, 'Why not you?' and recognizing the Batman effect, which emphasizes persona power. Practical advice empowers young adults to confront insecurities and transform failures into stepping stones for growth. By doubting our doubts, we can open doors to our true potential.

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Childhood experiences shape self-doubt, hindering personal growth.

Creating a persona can help combat self-doubt and foster courage.

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

01:19

Inner Doubts and Beliefs

01:16

The Power of Early Childhood Influences

01:23

Three Servings of Dairy for a Healthier Life

01:22

Intro

2min

Understanding and Overcoming Self-Doubt in Our Twenties

21min

Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt

5min

Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Growth

5min

Conquering Self-Doubt

18min

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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The Psychology of your 20s

212. The psychology of self doubt

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Impact of Accommodation on Travel Experience

Exploring Self-Doubt in Psychology of 20s

Origins of Self-Doubt from Childhood and Peer Influence

Overcoming Self-Doubt through Persona Alter Ego and Action

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Inner Doubts and Beliefs

The Power of Early Childhood Influences

Three Servings of Dairy for a Healthier Life

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