Reflecting on the past is a natural part of being human. It helps us learn from mistakes, celebrate achievements, and grow. However, dwelling excessively on yesterday’s missteps or regrets can spiral ...

Self-doubt can stem from low self-confidence, self-esteem, self-worth, or self-knowledge. Learn how these differ and what ...

Self-doubt is a feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in yourself or your abilities. Long term self-doubt will lead to anxiety, avoidance, procrastination, depression, low-self-esteem and ...

While leaders are often expected to project certainty, this article argues that moderate self-doubt is a powerful leadership asset. It acts as a cognitive speed regulator, encouraging leaders to ask ...

In my thousands of hours of conversations with leaders, I discovered that we share a common belief: that our confidence will arrive once we receive a certain title or status. We think we will finally ...

You’re at a seemingly casual dinner party, sipping your wine, and someone pays you a compliment. Instead of a simple "thank you," you deflect, make a joke, or worse, question their sincerity. Sound ...

Weight stigma can trigger changes in the body, such as increased cortisol levels, that lead to poor metabolic health and increased weight gain. This creates a vicious cycle where discrimination leads ...

We all know what self-doubt feels like. It doesn’t start with “I can’t.” It starts with “What if I’m not ready?” Then slowly, quietly, it becomes a habit. A default setting. A voice that sounds just ...

We can’t stop the doubts from arising, but we can stop holding on to them tight. Self-doubt is a tricky characteristic that embeds itself deep within us and ripples outward, influencing how we ...

Confidence can be quiet, but self-doubt rarely is. Most of us try to appear confident, even when we’re not. After all, confidence is the magnetic secret sauce that makes so many people just plain ...