Left unattended for what it is, self-doubt gives rise to various feelings and emotions which we then either cling to or resist, rather than processing our thoughts and acknowledging the misconceptions we have created.

E veryone has moments when self-doubts, worry about accomplishments, and rumination about self-worth or intrusive thoughts float through our mind when facing a demanding task. Although you are highly focused, tenacious, and conscientious towards your goals, these fleeting moments can hamper your goal achievement.

When you are diligent and meticulous in the pursuit of your goals, reflect on your accomplishments to remind yourself to refocus your attention and reaffirm your intent.

Reminding yourself to do what needs to be done when conditions are most auspicious frees you to use your time wisely. Since there is truly nothing to worry, ruminate or fret about, no worrisome thoughts can derail your otherwise well-honed goal achievement process. The focus and dedication you exhibit while pursuing your purpose will guarantee that you leave no responsibility untended and ultimately you accomplish more than you expected.

Left unattended for what it is, self-doubt gives rise to various feelings and emotions which we then either cling to or resist, rather than processing our thoughts and acknowledging the misconceptions we have created. If we let the feelings pass through our awareness consciously, fully feeling and releasing them, self-doubt is avoided. The seeds of self-doubt are a result of early childhood experiences.

People with chronic self-doubt are merely those who have remained unaware of how to successfully release doubts and emotions. With such misconceptions, doubt is either deeply identified with as the ‘self’ or is seen as the ‘enemy.’ Yet, self-doubt is a very healthy benchmark for the need of change and growth.

Successfully embracing and resolving self-doubt, so that a new, higher understanding can be reached is the way to avoid it; as well as a way out. Self-doubt is not something to be avoided nor identified with. Self-doubt can be welcomed, embraced and intimately known as one does with a good friend, who shares their secrets of transforming that will change your life.

If anything can be referred to as the ‘cause’ of self-doubt then, it is the lack of consciousness of individuality. From the literature of historical Wisdom traditions such as Zen and Vedanta, to the annals of modern developmental psychology, evidence clearly shows that individuals who have evolved to the higher stages of consciousness (not ‘states of consciousness,’ which are only temporary) suffer less from troubling emotions. Consciousness is the only genuine long-term solution to dealing with self-doubt.

It is understood that this explanation is not the popular one, however, it is the one that can truly set you free. How? You might ask. The answer is: If you understand that you have in fact been creating absolutely everything you have been experiencing, you are able by acknowledging your responsibility to un-create [transform] any negative emotion which creates the plethora of so-called mental disorders. Responsibility without blame and constant surrender rather than resistance is the ‘way out.’ Self-doubt can be fully and permanently transformed—a.k.a.—Healed.

Dorothy M. Neddermeyer, PhD, author, “101 Great Ways To Improve Your Life,” Life Coach with 25 years experience in Personal and Professional issues. She has consulted with Fortune 100 companies and entrepreneurs. http://www.drdorothy.net http://www.drdorothy.net

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