Ways to Help You Regain Your Faith in Yourself If You've Lost It
Self-confidence means believing you can set meaningful goals and reach them without doubt. When that confidence fades, certain techniques can help you regain it.
You’ve probably heard that big journeys are best broken into small parts. If your strength is low, these parts should be tiny. Celebrate each small victory on your path to the goal. If you’ve lost faith in yourself, this approach can reduce feelings of helplessness.
For example, if you’re just starting to learn to dance, aim to master one simple combination in a lesson. That might be a few movements in a row. You’re doing well if you can repeat it slowly and without music at the end of the lesson.
Next, try to perform the movements faster without making mistakes. Then, learn a new small combination. Afterward, combine both steps.
The key is to pick mini-goals that are challenging but achievable. If the goal is too hard, it might only add to your doubts. If it’s too easy, you might get bored and lose interest. You may need to try different tasks to find what matches your pace.
As you see your progress, your confidence may start to come back. Maybe it was hard to learn even one combination in a lesson before. Now, you can easily handle three at once and connect them smoothly.
Sometimes, friends or loved ones still believe in you even when you doubt yourself. They see you as strong, capable, and full of energy. They believe you can overcome problems, even if you feel weak or stuck now.
You might think they don’t really know what you’re going through. They don’t realize how much you're struggling. But imagine they are right. Maybe they remember how you solved problems in the past. They trust that you can handle this challenge too.
Ask them why they believe in you. Encourage them to share specific stories that show your strengths.
Think about who always believed in you. Maybe a childhood friend admired your creativity. Perhaps a coworker praised your skill with clients. Or it could be someone close to you. Reach out to one of these people.
They might tell stories about times you did well before. These stories will remind you of your real worth.
Spend more time with those who believe in you. Their support can boost your fragile confidence.
To stop doubting your abilities, learn to trust yourself first. Make sure you do what you promise. Building trust in yourself is key.
To stay confident in your goals, don’t let yourself down. Start small with promises you know you can keep. Focus on easy tasks that don’t require much effort. Completing these will strengthen your belief in yourself.
For example, if you want to learn a language but haven’t started, promise to learn one word a day for a week. Write the word on a card or note. Then, each day, review it a few times. Celebrate each success, no matter how small.