From Self-Doubt to Self-Discovery: Its an Introduction!

Throughout life, I have gone through many experiences and felt a wide range of emotions, some great and some not so great. One thing that has always affected me deeply is being judged by others and feeling a lot of self-doubt. Now that I think about it, much of this was more about how I perceived myself than how others perceived me. I often thought I wasn’t good enough and assumed everyone else was much better or smarter than me. Little did I know, I was so wrong about everything!

At a very young age, I was a very talkative person and made friends easily because people loved being around me and enjoyed my energy—or my "aura," as they would say. However, I would eventually lose some of those friends, and that led to a lot of self-doubt. It made me feel like I wasn’t good enough, which caused a major hit to my self-confidence. Although I had a lot to offer, I never valued myself as I should have, simply because I lacked self-love. I always thought giving myself self-love was selfish, and that wasn’t something I wanted to be known for. This made me more introverted over time, and I became the kind of person who would rather stay in my corner, not talking to anyone. That was me, until life took a turn.

As I grew up, my self-confidence gradually increased, and I’ve reached a point where I feel genuinely confident and have a deep sense of self-love. I care for others and myself, and I no longer compare myself to others because everyone is different and unique in their own ways. My turning point came when I started putting myself out there and began facing my fears. I stopped caring about what everyone else thought of me, because as long as I wasn’t doing anything wrong, there was no need to worry. My thought process became, "Who cares if people judge you? They’re judging you because they find you interesting, and they have the time to think about you." With this mentality, life opened up for me, allowing me to confidently pursue my goals and make many new friends and connections.

Today, I’m at a place where my confidence is evident in my face and in the way I talk. Some things I’ve done to build up my confidence include reading a lot of self-development books like Atomic Habits, The 5 Second Rule, The Master Key to Riches, and many more. I’ve also committed to looking at the positive side of every situation. Negativity can be found everywhere, but if you can find even one positive aspect, there’s no need to dwell on the negative. I also started surrounding myself with people who have a positive mindset and embody qualities I want to develop. In short, I’ve kept negativity out of my life and continue to do so!

I may not have it all figured out, but with time, I’ve started piecing things together, bringing me to this moment where I’m writing my very first blog and sharing an unfiltered side of myself. I used to keep everything bottled up inside, but as I’ve grown, I feel it’s time to show the world the talents I have—and trust me, I do have quite a few! The thought of starting a blog and showing myself on social media used to scare me, but after all the ups and downs, I’ve realized something: life challenges you so that you can become a better person. I encourage all of you to take life’s challenges as opportunities to grow!

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