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ts of comparing leaves two options: arrogance or damage to your self-esteem. Those are the worst. Before you start comparing yourself, stop and ask why.If your answer smells like arrogance, then it probably is. Hopefully, you stop yourself right there because cocky is not a good look on anybody.Take that moment and be grateful, or even helpful to the other person. Share your ideas with the world if you think they could help someone. Bring it to their awareness, if appropriate.Just as I hope someone will bring you up on your arrogance if they find out you’re comparing yourself to others. So quit it.The other outcome is no good either. Instead of feeling defeated,less-than, or jealous, try to pinpoint what quality that person has that you like so much. See if you can find what that person does or draws, or writes.When I picked up a guitar, the first songs I learned to play were just that- imitations. Then I imitated or practiced, the bejeezus out of them until I had the skills and confidence for my own songs.Find a technique, outline, format, any measurable thing that works for them and use that. Imitate the method they used to get there.Imitation is the highest form of flattery, but remember that’s not the same as copying. Plagiarism is stealing. If you cheat on a test or copy homework answers, you’re cheating yourself too.Make your own version of something great, and be transparent about where or who you got the inspiration from. Cite your source, give credit where credit is due, but most importantly- be fair. To those that inspired you to make such a masterpiece.<blockquote id="7e63">It’s not where you take things from- it’s where you take them to. -Jean-Luc Godard</block

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quote>equally as true as:<blockquote id="8b4d">Today you are you That is truer than true There is no one alive That is you-er than you

Dr.Seuss</blockquote>Dr. Seuss is one of the best in the biz, and he nails it with: “There is no one alive that is you-er than you.”So do not compare yourself to others, it’s bad for you.3. Spend time with your fans. You don’t need to be a celebrity to have fans. Your fans are the people that believe in you. They are supportive, will offer advice, or sometimes just listen to you vent.Support groups are available for just about anything you can think of, and that’s an option, too. But there is one support group that I know, and it’s literally right at your fingertips.Medium is a different scene from any that I’ve encountered. The people are kind, genuine, and fascinating to no end. In the 2 months on this platform, I’ve felt more love from these strangers than I thought possible.When someone comments on a story of mine, I know that it’s for the right reasons, and I am honored to be a part of this community. Through their stories and comments, I feel like I know them. When I haven’t read any stories from certain writers, I worry slightly.It’s similar to when you binge-watch a TV show and then miss the characters when the season is over. It’s like that, but better because these characters are real, and they interact, and they care.I wanted to tag a few writers who have made an impact, but my self-doubt is still loud at times. It’s getting better though. I’m feeling things that I haven’t for a long time. Everyone deserves to feel the sunshine, so don’t let the clouds of self-doubt stay for too long.</article></body>

3 Ways To Evict Self-Doubt From Your Mind

Let something better rent your mind space

Self-doubt can be helpful at times. It can be a friendly competition in yourself making your strive harder on a project. Doubting your athletic abilities might prevent you from jumping from a moving train, potentially saving your life.

All other times, it’s hurtful.

Doubt usually forms as negative thoughts or nagging words. It strips away your confidence and holds you back from what you want to do.

So how do we prevent self-doubt from taking over? Here are 3 ways to kick-out the doubt.

1. Accept that pobody’s nerfect. Not even you. Perfectionism shows up in too high of expectations. Artists will work on their art forever, as they never feel like it’s ‘done’ or ‘ready’. Which is selfish, because the world may never get to see it.

The pressure will keep building so set realistic expectations. Perfect isn’t real. The people that may seem perfect are just as flawed as the rest of us.

Instead of perfect, settle for great, fantastic, moving, heartfelt, inspiring, and any other word that’s realistic. Don’t allow any room for that self-doubt.

2. Don’t compare yourself to others. The results of comparing leaves two options: arrogance or damage to your self-esteem. Those are the worst. Before you start comparing yourself, stop and ask why.

If your answer smells like arrogance, then it probably is. Hopefully, you stop yourself right there because cocky is not a good look on anybody.

Take that moment and be grateful, or even helpful to the other person. Share your ideas with the world if you think they could help someone. Bring it to their awareness, if appropriate.

Just as I hope someone will bring you up on your arrogance if they find out you’re comparing yourself to others. So quit it.

The other outcome is no good either. Instead of feeling defeated,less-than, or jealous, try to pinpoint what quality that person has that you like so much. See if you can find what that person does or draws, or writes.

When I picked up a guitar, the first songs I learned to play were just that- imitations. Then I imitated or practiced, the bejeezus out of them until I had the skills and confidence for my own songs.

Find a technique, outline, format, any measurable thing that works for them and use that. Imitate the method they used to get there.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery, but remember that’s not the same as copying. Plagiarism is stealing. If you cheat on a test or copy homework answers, you’re cheating yourself too.

Make your own version of something great, and be transparent about where or who you got the inspiration from. Cite your source, give credit where credit is due, but most importantly- be fair. To those that inspired you to make such a masterpiece.

It’s not where you take things from- it’s where you take them to. -Jean-Luc Godard

equally as true as:

Today you are you That is truer than true There is no one alive That is you-er than you - Dr.Seuss

Dr. Seuss is one of the best in the biz, and he nails it with: “There is no one alive that is you-er than you.”

So do not compare yourself to others, it’s bad for you.

3. Spend time with your fans. You don’t need to be a celebrity to have fans. Your fans are the people that believe in you. They are supportive, will offer advice, or sometimes just listen to you vent.

Support groups are available for just about anything you can think of, and that’s an option, too. But there is one support group that I know, and it’s literally right at your fingertips.

Medium is a different scene from any that I’ve encountered. The people are kind, genuine, and fascinating to no end. In the 2 months on this platform, I’ve felt more love from these strangers than I thought possible.

When someone comments on a story of mine, I know that it’s for the right reasons, and I am honored to be a part of this community. Through their stories and comments, I feel like I know them. When I haven’t read any stories from certain writers, I worry slightly.

It’s similar to when you binge-watch a TV show and then miss the characters when the season is over. It’s like that, but better because these characters are real, and they interact, and they care.

I wanted to tag a few writers who have made an impact, but my self-doubt is still loud at times. It’s getting better though. I’m feeling things that I haven’t for a long time. Everyone deserves to feel the sunshine, so don’t let the clouds of self-doubt stay for too long.