Self-Coach Series: From Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence

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🔍 Why This Matters

When we're facing a challenge, our minds often zoom in on what could go wrong — what’s missing, broken, or uncertain. This negativity bias is a natural part of how the human brain is wired: to scan for problems, risks, and threats in order to keep us safe. Managed well, this instinct can help us prepare and succeed.

But when we focus too much on what might go wrong or what we lacked, it can chip away at our confidence. We start doubting ourselves — because our attention has narrowed to risk, failure, or lack.

This is how self-doubt takes root: not from the absence of strengths, but from forgetting we have them.

You’ve already overcome challenges, made hard decisions, and adapted in moments that mattered. These past successes are more than memories — they’re evidence of your inner strengths, resourcefulness, and resilience in action.

This reflection helps you reconnect with those moments. By vividly recalling a time you succeeded, you awaken positive emotions and reinforce your belief in what you’re capable of. Research shows that this kind of reflection boosts self-efficacy, motivation, and goal-directed behavior — especially during times of doubt or uncertainty (Bandura, 1997; Seligman, 2002).

Guided Reflection

🔹 Step 1: Identify a Current Challenge or Goal:

Find a quiet and comfortable space, with access to a journal for your reflection.

Take a moment to identify a specific challenge or goal that feels difficult or overwhelming right now.

In a few clear sentences, write about your current challenge or goal.*

"I am currently facing [describe your challenge or goal]."

🔹 Step 2: Intentionally Recall Relevant Past Successes:

Think back to 1-2 specific moments in your life where you overcame a similar challenge or achieved a similar success.

What was the situation?
Where were you? What did it look like? Who was there?
What was said/done in the situation?

Jot down any key details that help you paint a vivid picture of the event.

Describe 1–2 Past Successes*

“Back in university, I was falling behind in class but eventually…”

🔹 Step 3: Vividly Relive the Success

Close your eyes and vividly relive the success moment as if replaying a video tape.

Associate yourself in the situation, seeing what you saw, hearing what you heard, feeling what you felt, reliving the moment through your senses, allowing yourself to fully experience the positive emotions attached to this memory.

How did it feel to succeed?
What emotions were present?
What did you tell yourself about the success?

Reconnect with the Feelings and Experience of Success*

“It felt energizing, and I remember thinking, ‘I really can do this.’”

🔹 Step 4: Extract Key Insights

Let’s reflect on what helped you succeed:

What strengths or strategies did you use?
What mindset were you in?
What resources did you rely on?

These same inner resources can be drawn upon towards overcoming your current challenge or getting closer to your goal.

What Helped You Succeed?*

“I stayed focused, asked for help, and reminded myself why this mattered…”

🔹 Step 5: Identify One Action Step

Using the insights from your reflection, think about how you can apply these stengths or strategies you identified in step 4 to the challenge you are facing. What is one small action you can take to get closer to your goal or overcoming your challenge?

Remember: You’ve succeeded before — you can do it again.

✏️ Example:
“I succeeded in [past achievement] by staying focused on one task at a time. Today, I will apply that strength by prioritizing one key task.”

What’s One Small Action You Can Take Now?*

“Today, I will reach out to a mentor for support.”

💡 Optional Reflection:
Consider starting a Success Journal — a place to record small and big wins regularly. Over time, this archive becomes a powerful reminder of your growth and capabilities — especially helpful during moments of doubt.

🧭 Final Thoughts

Thank you for taking the time to reflect and reconnect with your past strengths and successes. Confidence is something we can build, moment by moment, by remembering what we’re capable of.

This exercise is a reminder that you’ve already done hard things — and you can do them again. The strengths you discovered today are still within you, ready to be used.

If you'd like help turning today’s insights into meaningful next steps, you’re warmly invited to book a free Clarity Session with me. It’s a safe space to reflect, explore your goals and possible next steps — in your own way, at your own pace.

You’ve got this — and you don’t have to do it alone. 🌿

With care,
Larry
Mindplorer Well-Being™ — Rise from Within™
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