Self Doubt, And Lack Of Self Belief. An Ongoing Struggle

If someone had told me at the start of 2024 what I would have achieved travel wise by the end of it, I would never have believed them.

I’d have dismissed it and said that I would not be capable of achieving that on my own.

Yet here I am.

I encourage others to follow their dreams and passions so they can find a path to accomplish those, and fulfill their potential.

I’m currently helping my son to follow his passion for writing, social justice and equality into journalism.

Rather than doing a job he doesn’t like, and has no career path.

Yet despite all this, when it comes to personal hopes, ambitions, and aspirations I suffer incredible self doubt, and tell myself that I’m daft for even thinking about trying it.

I told my son recently…

“It’s better to have tried and failed than to have never tried at all”

I used that philosophy to be where I am today with my travelling.

There are projects, ideas, passions I would like to pursue.

Though then that voice appears inside my head says…

“Don’t be f*****g stupid Matthew, you can’t do that.

So don’t bother trying”

I’ve overcome, and am peace with most of the issues from my childhood, through toxic parenting.

Though constantly being told I wasn’t good enough no matter what I did, still lingers and affects me to this day.

I go from a constant battle between mindsets of…

“I can achieve anything I set my mind on”

To…

“There’s no point in even trying”

Anyways, finally to the point, if anyone has any advice, tips to overcome this nagging self doubt, and lack of self belief they would be very much appreciated.

Thanks ✌️

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