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Self-doubt spreads like a virus. The moment we set our sights on something meaningful—signing up for our next race, qualifying for Boston, changing careers, starting a family—it sneaks in, attacking ...

You’re at a seemingly casual dinner party, sipping your wine, and someone pays you a compliment. Instead of a simple "thank you," you deflect, make a joke, or worse, question their sincerity. Sound ...

How can you power past your self-doubts? Imposter syndrome got you down? A 2025 study published by the National Library of Medicine indicated that 62% of workers had imposter syndrome (more ...

Part of the human condition is that we have the ability to doubt ourselves. We can doubt our abilities, our place in social situations, or the results we will get from our efforts. As such, self-doubt ...

NEW YORK – When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” Recommended ...

In my thousands of hours of conversations with leaders, I discovered that we share a common belief: that our confidence will arrive once we receive a certain title or status. We think we will finally ...

Here's how to live with and even embrace your self-doubt to grow your skill set and keep pushing towards your career aims. Ever feel like you’re constantly faking it, but you’re never really making it ...

Self-doubt can stem from low self-confidence, self-esteem, self-worth, or self-knowledge. Learn how these differ and what ...

NEW YORK (AP) — When we make mistakes at work, it can lead to a cycle of negative thinking. The damaging thoughts swirl: “I’m an impostor.” “I’m not smart enough.” “I’m failing at my job.” Feeling ...