From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief: A Journey of Transformation

Hello LinkedIn community,

I hope this newsletter finds you in high spirits and great determination. Are you bothered by self doubts constantly? Do they bring your confidence down and stop you from achieving your goals? If your answer is Yes, you are not alone.?

Today, I want to touch upon this topic as it is close to my heart and has shaped my journey significantly – the journey from self-doubt to self-belief.

From my earliest memories, self-doubt has been a constant companion. The questions echoed in my mind: "Am I good enough?" "Can I achieve what I dream of?". These doubts, whether about my appearance, abilities, or potential achievements, ? seemed to weave themselves into every aspect of my life.

However, as life unfolded, a remarkable transformation occurred. A shift from doubting myself to believing in myself took place, and it was an incredible process that unfolded gracefully, powered by the principles of NLP.

If you also find yourself wrestling with self-doubt, here are five key questions that helped me break free:

1. Whose Voice is it Anyway?: The first question I asked was: According to whom am I limited? Whose beliefs have I internalized as my own? Identifying the source of these doubts is the initial step towards reclaiming your self-belief.
2. Unmasking the Belief Origins: Doubts often stem from external influences – a teacher's criticism, a friend's skepticism, or a parent's concern. It's important to pinpoint where these doubts originate, it will help us confront and challenge their validity.
3. The Hidden Intent: Explore the intention behind your doubts. Let's say you doubt your ability to achieve a certain goal. I want you to ask yourself– What's the purpose of this doubt??

Let's say you are doubting that you cannot achieve X sales in your company, ask yourself the hidden intention of this doubt. Challenge this doubt with questions like "What do I need to change in myself that I can do it", "what skill set I need to learn?", "what training do I need to take?" and "who is the mentor who can help me in this?"?

When you delve into the underlying motives, I want you to address them directly, seek ways to build the necessary skills and seek mentorship from those who've already trodden the path.

1. Turning Doubt on Its Head: Greet your doubts with a positive challenge. For example, I ask them– "Thank you for being here, but what exactly do you want from me? What do I do so that you'll shut up?". Do they crave more confidence? Do they long for a shift in my perspective or a greater focus on positivity? Engaging with our doubts in this way will help you understand their underlying desires and transform their energy into constructive actions.
2. Embrace the Power of Doing with NLP: Action transforms nouns (ideas, doubts) into verbs (actions, accomplishments). I always tell people that when I say "I am not capable", I am closing myself in a box called capability. "Box" is a noun and our job is to turn these nouns and verbs, by doing the actions. So, rather than confining ourselves within the walls of doubt, I want you to channel that energy into taking action, turning aspirations into realities.

If these questions helped you, you must do your best and join my upcoming workshop on "Transform yourself with NLP and New Code NLP" on 2 & 3 September'23 at 11-2 PM IST!

You can register for our workshop here!

My journey from self-doubt to self-belief has been a voyage of self-discovery and empowerment for sure. Remember, you're not alone in this endeavor. Connect with mentors who've walked similar paths, discuss their experiences, and you will gain valuable insights that can accelerate your journey.

Let's not merely talk about change; let's embody it through action. As we embrace the philosophy of "doing," we redefine our capabilities and reshape our destinies.

Stay inspired and stay empowered,

Ridhima Dua,

Your New Code NLP Trainer