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 ...

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 ...

A new study examined what happens when people pursuing long-term identity goals hit serious obstacles.

Self-doubt doesn’t announce itself with fanfare. It whispers criticisms in quiet moments, questions accomplishments during celebrations, and plants seeds of uncertainty when confidence is most needed.

The relentless voice of self-doubt has become an unwelcome companion for millions of people navigating modern life’s endless demands and social comparisons. This internal critic operates with surgical ...

The good news is that self-esteem is not fixed; it can be nurtured and developed over time. With consistent practice, certain exercises can help strengthen your sense of self-worth and create a more ...

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 ...

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 ...

A study has shown that people who doubted their ability to achieve a personally important long-term goal, and then questioned ...

We can’t stop the doubts from arising, but we can stop holding on to them tight. Self-doubt is a tricky characteristic that embeds itself deep within us and ripples outward, influencing how we ...

While leaders are often expected to project certainty, this article argues that moderate self-doubt is a powerful leadership asset. It acts as a cognitive speed regulator, encouraging leaders to ask ...