How to Regain Your Lost Self-Confidence
We all go through moments when we question our capabilities and feel like a complete failure. Everybody has a self-assured voice inside them, but sometimes we get so caught up in what other people think of us that it blocks out the voice that tells us to keep going.
But you don't have to let low self-confidence get the best of you! This blog post is designed to help guide you back to a positive mental attitude, so if you're feeling lost, unmotivated, or just generally unconfident about your abilities, read on!
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Without the right attitude, any task can seem insurmountable. So what's the right attitude to have? The one that allows you to work without self-doubt, one that doesn't get emotionally attached to the outcome, but one that keeps pushing you forward anyway.
As much as it might not seem like it, we all go through moments when we question our capabilities and feel like a complete failure. Everybody has a self-assured voice inside them, but sometimes we get so caught up in what other people think of us that it blocks out the voice that tells us to keep going.
But you don't have to let low self-confidence get the best of you! This blog post is designed to help guide you back to a positive mental attitude, so if you're feeling lost, unmotivated, or just generally unconfident about your abilities, read on!
A lot of our behavior is driven by what other people think. We behave in ways that make us look like we know what we're doing (even if we really don't), or that make us look good (even if it isn't the best thing for us). But in the long run, this sort of behavior doesn't help anyone. All it does is teach us not to trust our own judgment.
If you've been in this situation, I know how you feel. It's scary to put yourself out there and be vulnerable. But if you want to change this, you need to start by actually trusting yourself. You'll need to make the decision that you're okay with working through uncertainty.
We go through so much as individuals that we often get so caught up in our own thoughts that it seems impossible to find the time or energy to take action. The fact is, though, that if you want to make something happen, if you want to change your life for the better, you will have to find a way to persist and move past the fear that comes with stepping out into the unknown.
If you've been in this situation, I know how you feel. It's scary to put yourself out there and be vulnerable. But if you want to change this, you need to start by actually trusting yourself. You'll need to make the decision that you're okay with working through uncertainty.
I completely understand how you feel. I used to be the same way. But I would be lying if I said it didn't take a lot of hard work for me to get where I am today.
But that doesn't mean it's impossible! On the contrary, there are tons of people who have successfully done what you want to do, and if you put in the time and effort, so can you!
You can continue your job-search "in-between" other activities, while keeping your spirits up and staying positive. Take a break from applying for jobs! It sounds counterintuitive, but taking regular time off from job searching will actually keep you focused and make your search more effective.
There were two things that helped me get over my self-doubt. The first was getting a positive mindset, which I'll talk about more in a minute. The second thing was surrounding myself with other people who supported and believed in me, who didn't give up on me when I felt like giving up on myself.
In order to regain control of your thoughts and actions, it's important that you start viewing yourself objectively. You need to remind yourself that everything always works out for the best, no matter what happens, even if things don't go the way you hoped they would.
Try to view failure as an opportunity for growth instead of getting discouraged and letting it bring you down.
We do things for a reason, so even if you fail to find a new job in your field, this will be an opportunity for you to grow and develop as a person, and have the skills and experience that you need to find the right job for your field when the time comes.
You're going to see bumps in the road as you start out on this job hunt. You might not land any jobs during your first few weeks of applying. It's okay! That just means that you're being realistic about what kinds of jobs are out there in today's market, and what is expected from an applicant.
If you need some encouragement to keep going, it's important to remember your primary motivation - why you are doing what you're doing now. Ultimately, it's not about the money. It's about your dream job.
Doing a job search - or any other activity - in a positive mindset helps keep you focused and motivated during the process. More than anything, maintaining a positive attitude will allow you to continue moving forward.
In order to regain control of your thoughts and actions, it's important that you start viewing yourself objectively. You need to remind yourself that everything always works out for the best, no matter what happens, even if things don't go the way you hoped they would.
There will be ups and downs to this job search. But that's okay! Sometimes it just doesn't work out. And if things are going really well, it's still okay! You don't need to get anxious or worried about every little thing, so long as you're moving forward in a positive direction.
When you take this sort of pessimistic outlook, whenever things do turn out to be the way they happen to go, it'll make you feel like a failure if you don't achieve your goals.
However, there are many people who have achieved their dreams despite the odds, who didn't give up on themselves when things looked like they were never going to work out.
If you really want things to work out for you and for your career, it's important that you keep a positive mindset.
It's easy to get discouraged, especially when we're faced with unexpected problems. It seems like the harder we try to change something, the harder it becomes to change. We start thinking that it's impossible and wonder why we even bothered trying in the first place!
When this happens, remember that no matter what happens, you should never forget your goal. You should never stop working toward it! Never stop believing in yourself or thinking about where you're trying to go and how to get there!
Just keep moving forward.
Conclusion
There will be times when you feel like giving up. But remember that these are just temporary setbacks! This isn't the end. There is always an opportunity to change and improve, so don't stop doing what you're doing. Above all, stay positive and remind yourself that everything is going to be okay in the end.
There will be ups and downs to this job search. But that's okay! Sometimes it just doesn't work out. And if things are going really well, it's still okay! You don't need to get anxious or worried about every little thing, so long as you're moving forward in a positive direction.