I wish I could say that I was a confident person. I wish I could say that I walked into a room with my head held high, smile on my face and just radiated confidence wherever I went.
The truth is…I’m no where near that person. I never have been.
In reality, I’m a very self-conscious person. I am quick to find my flaws, worry more than I should about what others think and embarrass fairly easily. It’s this type of thinking that’s kept me from attempting so many of the things in life I wish I could do. That’s not to say that I haven’t done anything in life, because I have accomplished some pretty awesome things, but it’s definitely held me back from doing more and starting toward things sooner.
More than anything, I don’t like doing things by myself. At least not at first. I like to have someone there to hold my hand and take some of the attention off of me (even if there is no one paying any mind to me what-so-ever). It’s almost comical how quickly I revert to a scared little girl when faced with something new and intimidating to me.
I know without any doubt that I’m not the only one who has an inner scardy-cat trying to undo any feelings of confidence and self-worth out there so my question to you: how do you conquer those doubts when they creep up in your mind? Is this something you still struggle with or have you found a solution to bring out your inner confidence for all to see?
Great post! We all talk ourselves out of things due to fear. When self doubt or fear creeps up on me I try to remember that others are just as worried, scared, uneasy as I am. When I work to see that others feel just like me it makes me braver.
I also try to face something that scares me as quickly as possible. I haven’t perfected this art, but when I am able to face my fears quickly they generally melt away.
Good luck and I think you’re brave just for posting this!
Hmmmm – interesting timing because I’m becoming aware how my my mind is a barrier for so much…. especially the physical stuff.
Sigh….
I like to pretend that I am a confident person… yet find that I struggle with self-doubt, espically when meeting people for the first time.