Is Anyone Here Experiencing Self-Doubt Lately?

RogueNeuron

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Hey everyone,

I wanted to get your insights regarding the recent podcast “Why Your Self-Worth is Keeping You Stuck & How to Stop Sabotaging Your Personal Growth With Jamie Kern Lima”. I was surprised how self-doubt can hinder our progress and sabotage opportunities, even when we appear confident on the outside.

I have learned the importance of distinguishing between self-confidence and self-worth, suggesting that while confidence is vital, it's multiplied by our level of self-worth. Without a strong sense of self-worth, we may find ourselves empty and unfulfilled, despite our achievements.

One powerful anecdote in the podcast is about a lifelong dream of meeting Oprah Winfrey. Despite achieving success and receiving Oprah's personal invitation to lunch, the individual hesitated to call her for four years due to deep-seated feelings of unworthiness. This story emphasizes how self-doubt can hold us back from seizing incredible opportunities, even when they're within reach.

I am also fascinated by the relationship between rejection and self-worth. I would say that rejection is taken not as a reflection of our inadequacy, but as an opportunity for growth and resilience. By accepting rejection and thinking about past failures with a new perspective, we can empower ourselves to overcome self-doubt and pursue our aspirations with renewed self.

Now, I'd love to hear from you all. Have you experienced moments of self-doubt that held you back from pursuing your dreams? How do you distinguish between self-confidence and self-worth in your own life? What strategies have you found effective in overcoming rejection and building resilience?

Looking forward to a meaningful discussion!
 
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