Unsure of yourself? How to stop the self-doubt spiral (Episode 320)
FEB 8, 202624 MIN
Unsure of yourself? How to stop the self-doubt spiral (Episode 320)
FEB 8, 202624 MIN
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<p>Ever think “I have no idea what I’m doing” and instantly assume that having self-doubt and feeling unsure of yourself means you’re failing? Well, you’re not!</p><p>In this episode of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, I’m getting brutally honest about self-doubt and why those thoughts can spiral into overthinking and anxiety, self-judgement, shame, and relentless negative self-talk… and how to stop letting your inner critic run the show. </p><p>If you’re unsure of yourself, stuck in reassurance seeking, or dealing with imposter syndrome and a constant fear of making the wrong decision, you’re not alone… and you’re not broken. I’ll show you how to handle self-doubt and how to handle uncertainty in a way that actually helps to calm your nervous system, so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start building self respect even when your mind is still shouting, “But I have no idea what I’m doing!” This episode is for those moments when you feel lost in life and your brain turns “I don’t know” into “I can’t trust myself”. </p><p><br></p><p>👉 Ready to learn how handle uncertainty and self-doubt without spiralling? Then let’s talk!</p><p><br></p><p>💡 <strong>TL;DR: </strong>Stuck thinking “I have no idea what I’m doing!” and letting self-doubt hijack your mind? In this episode I’ll show you how to handle uncertainty, silence your inner critic, and learn to trust yourself again with greater self-respect.</p><p><br></p><p>Let’s Talk About Mental Health with Jeremy Godwin is all about practical mental health advice for real life; each week I teach you how to improve your mental wellbeing with simple tips that actually work, drawing on my professional expertise as a counsellor as well as my personal experience living with anxiety and depression. Welcome to the conversation!</p><p><br></p><p>________________________________</p><p><br></p><p>⏱️<strong> Chapters/Timestamps:</strong></p><p>0:00 Self doubt and mental health</p><p>0:42 Feeling unsure of yourself</p><p>5:30 What is feeling unsure of yourself</p><p>9:07 Why self-doubt affects your mental health</p><p>14:30 How to deal with self-doubt</p><p>22:17 Final self doubt tips</p><p><br></p><p>📝 <strong>Transcript & show notes:</strong> <a href="https://ltamh.com/?p=19460">https://ltamh.com/?p=19460</a> </p><p><br></p><p>➕ <strong>Related episodes:</strong></p><p>Overcoming imposter syndrome (Episode 307): <a href="https://ltamh.com/?p=18641">https://ltamh.com/?p=18641</a> </p><p>Improving your self-worth (Episode 305): <a href="https://ltamh.com/?p=18566">https://ltamh.com/?p=18566</a></p><p><br></p><p>👋 <strong>New here? </strong></p><p>Hi! I’m Jeremy Godwin, writer and counsellor plus the host of the Let’s Talk About Mental Health podcast, your weekly dose of practical advice for better mental health. I share straightforward tips to help you protect your peace and cultivate better mental health, with new episodes every Sunday.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗<strong> Links</strong></p><p>Subscribe for free show notes/transcripts in your inbox: <a href="https://ltamh.com/subscribe/">https://ltamh.com/subscribe/</a> </p><p>Learn more about Let’s Talk About Mental Health: <a href="https://ltamh.com">https://ltamh.com</a> </p><p>Support me on Patreon for early ad-free episodes: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin">https://www.patreon.com/jeremygodwin</a> </p><p>My Digital Store: <a href="https://ltamh.com/shop/">https://ltamh.com/shop/</a> </p><p>Buy my Daily Reflection Tool here: <a href="https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/">https://ltamh.com/product/daily-reflection/</a></p><p>Buy my Daily Affirmations tool here: <a href="https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/">https://ltamh.com/product/affirmations/</a> </p><p>Subscribe to my YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh">https://www.youtube.com/@ltamh</a> </p><p>Find me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/">https://www.instagram.com/ltamentalhealth/</a> </p><p><br></p><p>#selfdoubt #trustyourself #mentalhealth #mentalhealthtips #bettermentalhealth #ltamhpodcast #letstalkaboutmentalhealth #ltamh #peaceofmind #findingpeace #emotionalhealth #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #mentalwellbeing #emotionalwellbeing #jeremygodwin #overthinking #anxietyhelp #impostersyndrome #innercritic #negativeselftalk #selfrespect #calmyourmind </p>