I believe in lacking confidence, but I also believe that you shouldn’t let others see that self-doubt. I’m sure people who are reading this probably think I must be crazy in order to say this, but hear me out. I have always been a person who was shy and lacked self confidence. Even if everyone else thought I was the best at something, I still had a mental block that caused me to feel self-doubt. I used to think this quality was only a weakness, something that continued to hold me back from trying new experiences and taking chances. Many times I tried block out the doubt, but I just didn’t feel myself. During one of these times, I realized those same insecurities helped me excel. They forced me to put in the time and effort needed to be prepared for anything. I had to repeat things over and over until I got them perfect even if it was “good enough.” It kept me grounded and focused on the goal at hand. But at the same time, feeling too unsure of yourself can cause others to doubt your own abilities, which is what started to happen to me. That is why self-doubt must be used behind a curtain.
So, what I am saying is that SOME self-doubt can be a good thing. Feeling unsure about yourself can make you more focused and more prepared than you ever thought possible, but at the same time having too much doubt, like me, can be very restrictive. Walking that fine line of how much is too much and how much is too little is tough, but without a doubt, my confidence lies within my lack of confidence.