{"id":22918,"date":"2013-11-07T22:40:56","date_gmt":"2013-11-08T06:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=22918"},"modified":"2013-11-08T08:54:28","modified_gmt":"2013-11-08T16:54:28","slug":"keep-going-self-doubt-creeps-3-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/keep-going-self-doubt-creeps-3-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Going When Self-Doubt Creeps in: 3 Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Having been a self-doubt sufferer for many years, it\u2019s easy to imagine my life always being the same, doing the same old things and getting the same old results, never really getting me to where I want to be.<\/p>\n

Except, I don\u2019t want that kind of life, always looking for the easy option or the easy way out when things get tough, this time I\u2019m willing to work for it, I want it that badly that I\u2019ll put everything on the line for it.<\/p>\n

Which leads me to the present, you see I recently left my job, sold everything and moved in with my sister.\u00a0 OK that\u2019s kind of \u2018normal\u2019 I suppose but what if you\u2019ve done it with not much in the bank account, a small amount of debt and bills to pay each month that HAVE to get paid!<\/p>\n

If you ask my family, my friends and most people who know me, they\u2019ll say it\u2019s kind of normal for me. I\u2019ve never really been one to take things slowly or wait and suffer the pain of a horrific job for too long before I jump ship!\u00a0 It\u2019s almost a long standing joke with most of the people I know, I think they\u2019ve just gotten used to it and don\u2019t tend to ask questions anymore \u2013 I\u2019m no longer taken seriously.<\/p>\n

So how can a self-doubter be so free and easy with her life?<\/p>\n

Firstly, I don\u2019t take these decisions lightly I just know when something doesn\u2019t feel right that perhaps the path I was on isn\u2019t for me anymore, that it\u2019s time to change direction.\u00a0\u00a0 The thing is, I don\u2019t encourage people to throw it all in (OK maybe a little bit) but I do encourage people to try something new, push the boundaries and step out of their comfort zone.<\/p>\n

When you do finally do something even a little bit risky you will, I guarantee, hit the self-doubt and uncertainty period after and I\u2019m about to tell you 3 very important rules that I use to get me through those times \u2013 they work for me and I hope they work for you too!<\/p>\n

Rule 1 \u2013 Listen to your inner voice and forget the \u2018well-meaning\u2019 advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Firstly, 99{54c12dad2cc2b53ae830e39915b1a3e70288dbcbbeb8bbf8395437c5dc3c512c} of the people I know who have told me that \u2018I\u2019m mad\u2019 or said things like \u2018you\u2019ll never make it\u2019,\u00a0 I can guarantee have never taken a risk in their life!\u00a0 Its\u2019 funny how the people who like to tell you how to do things, bring unsolicited advice to you never seem to practice what they preach.<\/p>\n

Of course some of those people will actually have your best interests at heart, but you\u2019ll find a lot of them will try to put you off or worse criticise you because they are probably wishing they had the guts to do it too.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s your inner voice, you know at your stillest moments, when you first wake up perhaps or in the middle of the night, trying to tell you something.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s up to you then whether you chose to ignore it or whether you really listen and take action.\u00a0 The funny things is, it will keep niggling away at you until you do something so you might as well do it anyway, it will save you a lot of grief down the line.<\/p>\n

Rule 2 \u2013 Always remember why you are doing this and then take action<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is so important, because this is at the very heart of your decision making and will help keep your thinking in order.\u00a0 One of the worst things you can do to yourself is to over think something, especially if it\u2019s a negative thought or worry.\u00a0\u00a0 The way I combat it is to sit for a few minutes each morning, normally before I fully wake up and especially before you switch on the phone or laptop, and picture your future, have a vision of where you would like to be, what you will be doing and why it\u2019s so important to you.\u00a0 Visualisation is a powerful tool, because it makes you feel good and more motivated to crack on and finish what you\u2019ve started.<\/p>\n

However, I must warn you visualization alone won\u2019t get you what you want \u2013 action is the important ingredient when baking this pie.\u00a0 Action will stimulate you, get the thought processes going and will get you through the tougher times.\u00a0\u00a0 When you are feeling particularly doubtful, do something, anything to take your mind off the negative thoughts creeping in. By all means, recognize them so you aren\u2019t in complete denial, but don\u2019t hold onto them, take action, write something, learn something new but keep taking action.<\/p>\n

Rule 3 \u2013 Take time out<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I know, this seems a total 360 degree turn around on what I\u2019ve just said but what I\u2019ve found that is if you constantly work, constantly do stuff it all just becomes \u2018stuff\u2019 and never anything of any significance.\u00a0 You\u2019re body needs oxygen and some time away from the everyday stuff, so do make sure you feed it well because you\u2019ll need it fit and healthy by the time you\u2019ve reached where you want to be.\u00a0 There\u2019s no point driving yourself mad or making yourself ill as that goes against the reason you want your dreams to come true in the first place, you might as well stay in your office job working 50 hours a week and be done with it.<\/p>\n

For me I try to get out 3 times a day, I do have the added bonus of having to walk my dog, but it does me so much good.\u00a0 It re-invigorates, refreshes my mind and sets me up for a few hours of work each time.\u00a0 Getting outside, breathing properly and letting your mind wander will benefit you in the long run, so switch off the laptop now and go get some fresh air! I promise you, you\u2019ll come back a different person and ready for more action!
\nSo are you a self-doubt sufferer and how do you try to combat it?<\/p>\n

Paula loves people and connecting across the world.\u00a0 She has spent most of her life going from one experience to another ranging from her love life to her career choices.\u00a0 Her work now is to share those experiences and serve others by being authentic and real.\u00a0\u00a0 It is her intention to help guide others to find peace, discover who they really are and live life to its fullest. After all no choice is a bad choice, merely a chance to take a new direction.\u00a0 You can find her at PaulasWork<\/a> <\/em><\/p>\n

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