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SEVEN STEPS FOR DEALING WITH DOUBTS

1. Recognize and acknowledge yourself doubt. You cannot overcome something until you

first recognize and acknowledge its existence. If we give into the temptation to ignore or
deny self doubt, it will impose limits on our ability to act. Self doubt can be a stealthy
problem. If you suspect that it exists, you need to pull it into the light so it can be dealt

with. The better you become at identifying hidden doubts, the easier it will be to
overcome them.
2. Analyze yourself doubt. Spend some time drilling down and figure out what triggered
it and why? When you analyze feelings, you make them vulnerable logic and reason.

Normally, feelings override logic, but questioning the validity of feelings brings them
within the reach of reason.

3. Identify the source. If you can figure out where these feelings originate, then you can
hit them where they live. You don’t need to psychoanalyze yourself back to childhood or
anything like that. Just try to get a handle on the area of your life that creates your sense
of uncertainty so you can work on it.

4. Is there a pattern. Do you have a history of self doubt in this area? Self doubt tends to
have favourite places to hang out. This raises the likelihood that we have probably
experienced it in a similar situation before. Think back, have you been down this road

before? Did you overcome your doubts? If so, what steps did you take? If not, what can
you do differently this time around?
5. Design a plan. Sit down and plan out a strategy for defeating your doubt. Make an
educated decision about what to do next. Choose a path that you think will lead to

conquering your doubts. Next, put your plan down in writing.
6. Anticipate possible challenges. Now look at your plan and try to identify possible

challenges along the way. Is there some area that you need help with? If so, ask someone
close to you to give you some encouragement. Sometimes, some foresight and a little
support is all it takes.
7. Take action. You have a plan, the next step is to put it to use by taking action. Stick to

your plan and ask for help if you need it. In fact, encouragement is good even if you think
you can go it alone.

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