How To Trust Yourself Again In Times of Doubt
Let’s be honest - doubt can feel like a heavy weight. It creeps in when things aren’t going as planned, when life throws curveballs, or when you’ve tried and failed more times than you care to admit. And right now, doubt might be running the show in your life.
You second-guess every decision. You wonder if you’re making the right choices or if you're headed in the wrong direction. But here’s the truth: you already have what you need to get through this . The only thing missing? Trusting yourself again.
Here’s how to rebuild that trust, even in the middle of uncertainty.
1. Remember Your Wins (No Matter How Small)
When doubt is screaming in your ear, it’s easy to forget the times you’ve come through before. You’ve faced challenges before. You’ve overcome obstacles, big or small. You’ve had moments where you showed up for yourself, even when it was tough.
How to Start Trusting Again : Look back at those wins - even the small ones. Write them down. Reflect on the moments you thought you couldn’t, but you did. This is evidence that you can trust yourself because you’ve done it before, and you’ll do it again.
2. Take the First Step - Then the Next
Trusting yourself isn’t about knowing the whole path - it’s about trusting that you’ll figure it out as you go. The biggest mistake we make is thinking we need to have all the answers before we start. But trust builds with every step forward.
How to Start Trusting Again : Take one small step - just one - and let that be enough for today. The more you take action, the more you’ll see that you can handle what comes next. Trust doesn’t come all at once; it’s built through action, bit by bit.
3. Turn Down the Noise
When doubt is loud, it's usually because you’re listening to everything and everyone else more than yourself. Whether it’s social media, news, or well-meaning advice from friends, it’s easy to get lost in the noise and lose touch with your own voice.
How to Start Trusting Again : Start by turning down the volume on external voices. Get quiet and listen to what you really feel and know. The answer isn’t “out there” - it’s within you, and it’s always been there. You just need space to hear it.
4. Forgive Yourself
Maybe the hardest part of self-trust is forgiving yourself for the times you’ve messed up. We’ve all made decisions that didn’t go as planned, and those memories tend to fuel our doubt. But holding onto those mistakes only creates more fear.
How to Start Trusting Again : Let it go. Forgive yourself for the past and stop carrying it into the present. You’re not the person you were then, and you’ve learned from it. Trusting yourself means accepting that you’re allowed to make mistakes and grow from them.
5. Trust is Built, Not Given
The good news? Trust is a muscle. The more you work it, the stronger it gets. Trust isn’t something you’re either born with or without - it’s something you develop. And it starts by showing up for yourself , even when doubt is at its loudest.
How to Start Trusting Again : Every time you make a decision, take an action, or face a challenge, you’re giving yourself more reasons to trust. The more you practice trusting yourself, the more natural it becomes. Soon, doubt will start to quiet down, and you’ll hear your own voice again.
Trust Yourself to Take the Next Step
Doubt will always be there, lurking in the background. But it doesn’t have to control your life. You are capable . You’ve proven it before, and you’ll prove it again. The question is: will you give yourself the chance?
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Arabelle is a Speaker, Entrepreneur, creative, CEO, and solo mama. With a background in investment banking, she helps clients in over 110 countries unlock potential and pursue freedom. She lives between Dubai and Perth, believing real change starts from within.