one stop doubting yourself start believing doubt is a formidable foe often lurking

in our minds like an unwelcome guest but here's the catch it's not about completely
eradicating doubt it's about managing it with a stoic mindset you see even the
stoics weren't immune to self-doubt but they knew the art of harnessing it take
Marcus aelius for instance a man who ruled an Empire yet found time to question and
counsel himself his approach wasn't about ignoring doubt but about challenging it
he asked is this thought beneficial does it improve or hinder my life this is a cue
for us when doubt Creeps in we can confront it with these questions transforming it
from an obstacle into a tool for self-reflection and growth it's humorous in a way
how we often magnify our doubts while the solutions are simpler than we think
aelius mused our life is what our thoughts make it these words aren't just poetic
they're a practical Mantra picture this you're about to start a new project or take
up a new hobby doubt Whispers you can't here's where you flip the script
acknowledge the doubt then counter it with evidence of your past successes however
small they might seem this simple Act of self-belief can be the first step toward a
happier you remember happiness doesn't come from the absence of Doubt but from your
ability to believe in yourself despite it

two reflect on your life have you ever paused your Netflix binge to wonder is this
it let's be real reflecting on your life doesn't doesn't mean you have to climb a
mountain and meditate it's about taking a moment maybe while you're sipping your
morning coffee to ask yourself some serious questions you can ask yourself
questions like what makes me get out of bed every morning or why do I act the way I
do now imagine your life as a movie would you watch it or would you doze off before
the opening credits end reflecting isn't about being harsh on yourself it's about
being honest if your daily routine were a YouTube video would you hit the like
button or scroll past it remember you're the director of this show it's in your
hands to make it binge worthy okay let's talk dreams not the weird ones about
showing up to work in your pajamas but you're real I want this so bad dreams are
they sitting on a shelf collecting dust it's time to dust them off break them down
down into steps as simple as your morning to-do list think about it if you can
remember to charge your phone every night you can definitely take small steps
towards your dreams your life story is yours to write so make it one you'd love to
tell