"A little self-doubt may act as a catalyst to be more careful, exert more effort, work more efficiently, and change my motivation. Appropriate self-doubt can be a first cousin to humility, which keeps us from overestimating our knowledge, abilities, and achievements."
"Self-doubt spreads quickly and indiscriminately. This is especially true for people who struggle with addiction or who have suffered trauma in childhood. Whatever positive role self-doubt plays is more than neutralized; self-doubt becomes breath-takingly negative."
"Self-doubt is insidious and we often don't notice how quickly it spreads. It doesn't just become familiar to us; it becomes woven into the fabric of our being. It becomes second nature."
"Consider Jane who developed a drinking problem later in life. With a surprising divorce and an unwanted early retirement, Jane feels lost and that parts of her have gone dark."
A small amount of self-doubt can serve as motivation, prompting individuals to work harder and be more careful. However, excessive self-doubt can undermine self-respect and infiltrate many areas of life. Individuals struggling with addiction or past trauma may experience self-doubt as a pervasive and negative force. Small achievements can help restore self-respect, but self-doubt can become ingrained, affecting one's identity and sense of worth.
Read at Psychology Today
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