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 ...

Managing bipolar depression isn’t just about treatment — it’s about recognizing self-doubt, setting limits, and allowing time to heal. I’ve always believed in setting high expectations: in school, ...

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 ...

A common struggle of those in my community is self-doubt. We have a goal. We look at what is required of us to achieve said goal. We feel self-doubt. The trouble is that doubt often gives us a reason ...

Imposter syndrome keeps even the most accomplished entrepreneurs questioning their success, doubting their abilities and fearing they’ll be “found out.” But overcoming it starts with these actionable ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Have you ever looked at a millionaire or a successful ...

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 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.

Confidence can be quiet, but self-doubt rarely is. Most of us try to appear confident, even when we’re not. After all, confidence is the magnetic secret sauce that makes so many people just plain ...

While discussions about weight and body image often focus on women, men face their own silent battle with self-doubt and confidence. For many overweight men, the daily struggle extends far beyond ...

Mina was standing in the kitchen making dinner for her kids, the familiar sounds of pots clanging and water boiling causing a familiar pang of nostalgia. She remembered her mother’s harsh words and ...

Perfectionism is an illusion for several reasons. The first involves the belief that perfection exists. The second involves the belief that one is special enough to be able to achieve it. And the ...