Rx for Doubt

Summary

The article presents a personal account of overcoming self-doubt through the use of a positive affirmation mantra.

Abstract

The author of the article shares a personal journey of battling self-doubt and negative self-judgment, which had been a persistent challenge for years. The turning point came during a flight when the author discovered a simple yet effective mantra: giving oneself a "thumb's up" while affirming confidence and ownership of one's abilities. This practice, repeated consistently, has been described as a powerful tool for boosting self-confidence and dispelling doubt in various challenging situations, from public speaking to financial management. The article emphasizes the transformative impact of this straightforward technique, suggesting that sometimes the simplest solutions are the most effective.

Opinions

The author acknowledges the debilitating presence of an "invisible judge" within, which fuels self-doubt and undermines self-confidence.
There is a recognition that self-doubt can be deeply ingrained, having persisted for decades in the author's life.
The mantra "You've got this, girl; you own it. It's yours." is presented as an effective countermeasure against self-doubt.
The author expresses skepticism initially about the mantra's effectiveness, given its simplicity, but affirms its transformative power through personal experience.
Regular repetition of the affirmation is emphasized as crucial for reinforcing self-confidence and overcoming fear in situations that were previously intimidating.
The article suggests that the reader might also benefit from adopting this simple, yet powerful, self-affirmation technique.

The easiest way to stop self-doubt in its tracks

When Doubt comes to visit, kicking my self-confidence out of sight and off the path, it’s my invisible judge, residing in shadows, who makes Doubt the welcomed guest.

Ganging up against me, Doubt and Judge smirk and shoot my ideas down with a ‘silly, stupid, you can’t do that”.

And for years, decades, I listened. But not anymore.

Two years ago, while flying high above the clouds. I accidentally discovered a new mantra, long overdue.

A seemingly impossible remedy to heal decades of self-doubt, to remove scars of negative self-judgment; seemingly impossible because it sounded too good to be true.

But it works. Sometimes the simplest is the best.

Now, when Doubt tries to knock me down, aiming at my mind or heart with little zingers to cut deeply, I’ve a wickedly easy routine guaranteed to have them leaving within a minute.

I close my eyes, give myself a “thumb’s up” sign and whisper, “You’ve got this, girl. You own it, It’s yours.”

I repeat it and repeat it until Doubt is gone.

The more frequently I’ve used this phrase, the more self-confident I have become, as I encounter situations that previously had me quaking in my cute, out-dated, proverbial boots.

“You’ve got this, girl; you own it. It’s yours.”

And it works. Time and again.

PROMPT

Rx for Doubt

The easiest way to stop self-doubt in its tracks

I close my eyes, give myself a “thumb’s up” sign and whisper, “You’ve got this, girl. You own it, It’s yours.”

Sometimes the simplest idea is the most powerful.