5 Simple Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt When Creating Your Dream!

Have you ever wanted to create something in your life
that was a bit out of the comfort zone and found that
you had talked yourself out of it almost as quickly as
the idea entered your mind?

Perhaps you were excited about the idea when you first
had it - "I'm going to have an amazing relationship!",
"I'm going to find a job I love", "I'm going to live with
a greater sense of peace"... then what???

That little voice of doubt shows up. "I'm not sure I am
capable of doing that", "I might fail", "Maybe I should
be content with what I have", "What if I'm not good
enough?"... sound familiar?

Why is it that even the dreams that mean the most to
us can so easily be crushed by a single doubt?

Maybe it is time you overcome this self-doubt so you
can be free to create what you really want!

The truth is, if you want to create something that is
beyond your current "normal", you will likely have some
form of self-doubt to overcome. When you find self-doubt
coming up, realize that it is natural and does not mean
that you are not capable of manifesting your dream - It
just means that you're human!

So how do we put this self-doubt in the back seat and take
charge once again of the path toward our dreams?

Here are a few helpful tips when you find yourself coming
across self-doubt:

1. Let go of the need to know HOW you will create
your vision of what you want.

You likely do not know how you will create your dream,
especially not in the beginning. That is the way it is supposed
to be! Your intuition is how the Universe shows you the way
to your dream! We often end up doubting ourselves when
can’t see how we can create what we want. Or, sometimes
we think of one way that to create it and think that we aren't
capable of doing it. Let go of this kind of thinking and trust
that if you have a vision that excites you, you have within
you what it takes to create it. And trust that you will be given
what you need to make it a reality, when you need it.

2. Remind yourself of how important your dream
is to you.

Give yourself 5 to 10 minutes of free time to spend focusing
on your vision of what you want and how you will feel when
you have created your dream. Let yourself feel these positive
emotions and imagine that you have already created what
you want and are living your vision. Let yourself get excited,
these positive emotions will energize your vision and allow it
come to you faster. This reminder of why your vision is
important to you can help you set that doubt aside.

3. Be a witness to the voice of self-doubt.

As you notice the voice of doubt coming up, watch the thoughts
that come up rather than participating in Recognize that it is
the voice of the part of you that wants to keep you the same
and to keep you in familiar territory. Distancing yourself from
this voice can help you to gain perspective so you are still in
charge and the doubting self is not. Release the need to fight it,
simply allow the doubt to be expressed and move on.

4. Get the doubts and fears down on paper and out of
your mind

In your mind, they tend to endlessly repeat themselves and keep
you stuck. Get out a piece of paper and write out all of the doubts
and fears that come to mind. On a new piece of paper write down
positive statements around why you CAN create your vision. Maybe
you are downplaying your strengths and abilities, list these on this
paper as well.

When you are done, read over the doubts one last time, then tear
the paper into tiny pieces and throw it away. Read over your positive
statements and let the positive emotions and a feeling of confidence
take over. Feel free to read these positive statements whenever you
need to remind yourself that you are capable!

5. Repeat a personalized affirmation to yourself

This will instill positive beliefs around your ability to create your
vision. Make sure the affirmation feels good when you say it is
meaningful to you. The better you feel when you repeat it, the faster
it can become your reality. Examples: I believe in myself, I deserve
to have what I want, I am safe, etc. whatever resonates with you.
You can also use the positive statements you created in #4 above.

Self-doubt is likely something that you will face on the path to your
dream, but that is no reason to stop moving forward. Take a few
minutes to readjust your focus using the tips above and you will
be feeling better and more confident, ready to move forward to
your dreams once again!

Copyright 2007 Fia Crandall