Three Unusually Effective Strategies For Overcoming Self-Doubt

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Self-doubt is like an invasive vine: It creeps in subtly and, if left unchecked, entangles every branch of your life. Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible. Long term, it can grow into bigger issues, like perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and self-handicapping.

But here’s the good news: Self-doubt has been around for as long as we have, and many have found ways not just to overcome it but to harness it. What follows are three unexpectedly effective strategies based on real-world examples to help transform your self-doubt from a hindrance to an opportunity.