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May 6 - 10 Self-Doubt Books to Help You Find Your Shine Again

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10 Self-Doubt Books to Help You Find Your Shine Again

Feeling like you’re not good enough?

Questioning your abilities and doubting your worth?

You’re not alone. We all struggle with self-doubt at some point or another, but the good news is that there are ways to overcome it. 

In moments of uncertainty, it can help to seek guidance and reassurance from external sources, like good ol’ classic books.

While you can almost find anything at the tip of your fingertips (yes, we’re talking about the internet here!), books offer a more comprehensive approach to our problems — including self-doubt.

For lack of better words, books can present “big ideas” by breaking them down into smaller ones that are easy to digest

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40 Confidence Affirmations to Boost Your Self-Worth Right Now

Are you struggling with your self-confidence?

Sometimes, we’ve got it. Other times, we don’t. If you’re like me, you might jump between the two extremes, depending on the situation. Others might suffer from generally low confidence or even low confidence in specific aspects of their life. 

Luckily, confidence is something we can improve. And we actually don’t need anyone else’s approval or say in it. When it comes down to it, we have the power to boost our confidence and tackle whatever might be in our way. So, how can you do this?

One Positive Action

Recognize your worth:

We often spend so much time focused on what we want to change or what we feel insecure about that we forget to appreciate what we already bring to the table. Taking a moment to recognize something you love about yourself, whether it’s a quality of your character or something about your appearance, helps shift the focus to gratitude and self-acceptance. We’re quick to notice flaws, but when was the last time you took a step back and truly acknowledged something you admire in yourself?

When we reflect on positive aspects of ourselves, we’re engaging in a kind of emotional resilience-building. We all have strengths, qualities, and unique aspects that make us who we are. Taking the time to identify and write them down fosters a deeper sense of self-worth and encourages us to see ourselves through a more compassionate lens. Over time, these small reflections can become the foundation for a stronger, more grounded sense of identity.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing on the things we want to improve. But by writing down something you love about yourself, you’re actively shifting the narrative from self-criticism to self-celebration. The more we acknowledge our strengths and positive qualities, the more we create a mental space that allows for growth without the weight of shame or self-doubt.

Take a few moments today to write down one thing you love about yourself. It could be a characteristic like your patience, a talent you’ve developed, or even a physical feature that you appreciate. Reflect on what this quality means to you and how it positively impacts your life. As you do this, remember that self-love is an ongoing practice, something we have to choose, over and over again. Start today, and make it a habit to regularly acknowledge the things that make you unique and worthy of love.

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