Nothing like a little good old fashioned self-doubt keeping you from living out the life you desire.
Small dreams, big dreams and everyday moments in between, you are letting your inner voice hold you back from achieving the things you want most.
But let’s agree from this moment forward, you are going to start taking steps to remove self doubt so that it no longer holds you back from pursuing things, no matter how small or silly they seem!
Self-Doubt or Lazy?
Well, self doubt or laziness- which is it?
That might sound harsh but I have come to realize that if you have something you want out of life and you have not taken even the smallest of steps to go out and get it, then it really comes down to 1 of those 2things.
If you aren’t sure which one it is, lets take a look at these questions below to help us decide which side of the fence you fall on:
1.I think about things I want to do but find myself not taking the first step to do them.
2.If I had more time in my day, I would definitely be able to do these things I want to accomplish.
3.When I see others who are doing the things I want to be doing, I can often find excuses or reasons for why they are there and I am not.
What Does Self-Doubt Sound Like?
It is easy to doubt yourself; are you doing enough? A good mom and wife? A good employee? Salad or cheeseburger?
Are you spending your time in the right areas of life? Have you given enough? Said no too many times?
Can you really do that thing that has been weighing on your heart but you’ve been scared to start?
Firstly, thoughts are the source of true life.
Secondly, I recently heard that a majority of the thoughts you and I think are repeated from the previous day.
Wow! If you did an assessment of your thoughts, what would it show? I did this assessment and I was spending way too much time watering grass I don’t want to grow!
The more I recognized the self-doubt I let creep into my inner thoughts, the more I realized it was connected to me feeling like I wasn’t able to fit things in that I wanted to each day.
So, whatever thoughts we decide to water will come true. As a result, it is time to stop watering that negative inner voice and stop letting self-doubt creep in!
If you were being honest with yourself, how would you rate your inner voice? Are you your own worst critic with self-doubt, or your biggest cheerleader?
The Importance of Your Inner Voice
short devotion. I hope this brings you as much peace as it did me!
I think it is safe to say that we are all aware of the phrase, “you are the company you keep”.
And you are paired together with your inner voice for life so let’s make sure its a good one!
After all, there is no room for self doubt in a happy mom!
Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life. Proverbs 4:23
I sat down and started to study this verse and I realized something I wasn’t expecting. It isn’t the company I keep that I need to guard myself from. It’s me.
I am a self-doubter. I think it stems from my ability to over analyze anything 🙂
Prayer For Removing Self-Doubt
Lord, please help me remember that my thoughts are precious. That they set my attitude for the day which impacts those around me. I pray I remember to talk to myself the way you talk to me- encouraging, supportive and with lots of grace!
For more ideas on getting rid of self doubt, consider prayer journaling! Check out these simple tips to help get you started: how to start prayer journaling and on your way to days free of self-doubt!
