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[[File:Self-concept, self-efficacy, self-esteem.jpg|thumbnail|300px|right|A Venn diagram showing the relationship between [[self-concept]], [[self-efficacy]], and [[self-esteem]].]]

[[File:Self-concept, self-efficacy, self-esteem.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|A Venn diagram showing the relationship between [[self-concept]], [[self-efficacy]], and [[self-esteem]].]]

'''Self-doubt''' is a "lack of faith in oneself: a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about one's abilities, actions, etc."<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt Self-doubt], Merriam-Webster dictionary</ref> The opposite of self-doubt is [[confidence]]/[[self-efficacy]].<ref>[https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/self-doubt.html#:~:text=Imposter%20syndrome%20is%20when%20we%20feel%20like,other%20people%20who%20are%20at%20our%20level. Self-Doubt: Definition, Causes, & How to Overcome Doubts]</ref>   

'''Self-doubt''' is a "lack of faith in oneself: a feeling of [[doubt]] or uncertainty about one's abilities, actions, etc."<ref>[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-doubt Self-doubt], Merriam-Webster dictionary</ref> The opposite of self-doubt is confidence/[[self-efficacy]].<ref>[https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/self-doubt.html#:~:text=Imposter%20syndrome%20is%20when%20we%20feel%20like,other%20people%20who%20are%20at%20our%20level. Self-Doubt: Definition, Causes, & How to Overcome Doubts]</ref>  See also: [[Inferiority complex]]

== Causes of self-doubt ==

== Causes of self-doubt ==

''See also:'' [[Self-esteem]] and [[Confidence]] and [[Jonah complex]]

''See also:'' [[Self-esteem]] and [[Self-confidence]] and [[Jonah complex]]

Self-doubt can be caused by a number of factors, including negative experiences, fear of failure, and low self-esteem.<ref>[https://high5test.com/self-doubt/#:~:text=Self%2Ddoubt%20often%20stems%20from,your%20abilities%20or%20unresolved%20insecurities. What is Self-Doubt and How To Overcome It? Complete Guide]</ref><ref>[https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/self-doubt.html#:~:text=Imposter%20syndrome%20is%20when%20we%20feel%20like,other%20people%20who%20are%20at%20our%20level. Self-Doubt: Definition, Causes, & How to Overcome Doubts]</ref><ref>[https://www.choosingtherapy.com/self-doubt/#:~:text=Self%2Ddoubt%20refers%20to%20feelings,Being%20%E2%80%9Cbusy%E2%80%9D%20all%20the%20time Self-Doubt: What It Is, Signs, & How to Overcome]</ref><ref>[https://www.betterup.com/blog/overcoming-self-doubt Overcome self-doubt (once and for all?): 8 tips to move forward]</ref><ref>[https://www.tsw.co.uk/blog/leadership-and-management/overcoming-self-doubt/ Self-Doubt: How To Overcome It And Progress Your Career]</ref>   

Self-doubt can be caused by a number of factors, including negative experiences, fear of failure, and low [[self-esteem]].<ref>[https://high5test.com/self-doubt/#:~:text=Self%2Ddoubt%20often%20stems%20from,your%20abilities%20or%20unresolved%20insecurities. What is Self-Doubt and How To Overcome It? Complete Guide]</ref><ref>[https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/self-doubt.html#:~:text=Imposter%20syndrome%20is%20when%20we%20feel%20like,other%20people%20who%20are%20at%20our%20level. Self-Doubt: Definition, Causes, & How to Overcome Doubts]</ref><ref>[https://www.choosingtherapy.com/self-doubt/#:~:text=Self%2Ddoubt%20refers%20to%20feelings,Being%20%E2%80%9Cbusy%E2%80%9D%20all%20the%20time Self-Doubt: What It Is, Signs, & How to Overcome]</ref><ref>[https://www.betterup.com/blog/overcoming-self-doubt Overcome self-doubt (once and for all?): 8 tips to move forward]</ref><ref>[https://www.tsw.co.uk/blog/leadership-and-management/overcoming-self-doubt/ Self-Doubt: How To Overcome It And Progress Your Career]</ref>   

'''1.''' Negative experiences

'''1.''' Negative experiences

*Childhood trauma: [[Bullying]], criticism, or humiliation may lead to self-doubt  

*Childhood trauma: [[Bullying]], criticism, or humiliation may lead to self-doubt  

*Past failures: Setbacks and failures can leave a person feeling overwhelmed - especially if they have a [[Growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset|fixed mindset]] instead of a [[Growth mindset]]

*Past failures: Setbacks and failures can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed - especially if they have a [[Growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset|fixed mindset]] instead of a [[Growth mindset]]

 

*Poor treatment: Being in an abusive relationship or experiencing poor treatment from a parent/caregiver may cause self-doubt  

*Poor treatment: Being in an abusive relationship or experiencing poor treatment from a parent/caregiver may cause self-doubt  

'''2.''' Fear of failure

'''2.''' Fear of failure

*Fear of making mistakes or [[risk]]: This can lead to avoidance or self-sabotage (See: [[Jonah complex]])

*Fear of making mistakes or [[risk]]: This can lead to avoidance or self-sabotage (See: [[Jonah complex]]). See also: [[Courage]] and [[Growth mindset]]

*Imposter syndrome: This is when an individual feels their success isn't a true reflection of your abilities  

*Imposter syndrome: This is when an individual feels their success isn't a true reflection of your abilities  

'''3.''' Low [[self-esteem]]

'''3.''' Low [[self-esteem]]

*Lack of [[confidence]]: This may make people feel incompetent, unloved, or inadequate  

*Lack of confidence: This may make people feel incompetent, unloved, or inadequate  

*Anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can lead to low self-esteem and poor confidence  

*Anxiety disorders: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) can lead to low self-esteem and poor confidence  

*Mental illness: Depression or other mental illnesses can contribute to self-doubt

*Mental illness: Depression or other mental illnesses can contribute to self-doubt

== See also ==

== See also ==

*[[Inferiority complex]]

*[[Inferiority complex]]

*[[Self-worth]]

*[[Self-worth]]

Business related:

Business related:

*[https://www.betterup.com/blog/overcoming-self-doubt Overcome self-doubt (once and for all?): 8 tips to move forward]</ref><ref>[https://www.tsw.co.uk/blog/leadership-and-management/overcoming-self-doubt/ Self-Doubt: How To Overcome It And Progress Your Career]  

*[https://www.tsw.co.uk/blog/leadership-and-management/overcoming-self-doubt/ Self-Doubt: How To Overcome It And Progress Your Career]  

*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/margiewarrell/2017/12/09/doubt-your-doubts/?sh=f2adae1151a0 How To Beat Self-Doubt And Stop Selling Yourself Short], Forbes

*[https://www.forbes.com/sites/margiewarrell/2017/12/09/doubt-your-doubts/?sh=f2adae1151a0 How To Beat Self-Doubt And Stop Selling Yourself Short], Forbes

*[https://hbr.org/2021/02/dont-let-self-doubt-hold-you-back Don’t Let Self-Doubt Hold You Back], Harvard Business Review

*[https://hbr.org/2021/02/dont-let-self-doubt-hold-you-back Don’t Let Self-Doubt Hold You Back], Harvard Business Review