Five ways to fight self-doubt as an entrepreneur by Kotton Grammer

Introduction

I've faced a lot of battles in my life. I've been tested, and I've been pushed to the brink of my sanity. But maybe none have been as tough as dealing with my self-doubt. As an entrepreneur, there's no shortage of things that can make you doubt yourself—and they're often not even related to your business. This article is going to discuss how you can fight back against those doubts and keep moving forward on your journey as an entrepreneur

Learn to recognize when you doubt yourself.

The first step to beating self-doubt is knowing what it looks like. This may seem obvious, but recognizing that you doubt yourself can be difficult when you're in the thick of it. One way to be sure that your doubt isn't just a normal part of the creative process is by asking yourself these questions:

Am I doubting myself?
Am I doubting my abilities?
Am I doubting my self-worth?
Am I doubting my ideas?
Am I doubting my decisions?

Please write down your doubts and work on answering them.

Writing down your doubts and then writing down a way to answer them will create a sense of progress. It will help you feel like there is some light at the end of the tunnel, even if it's just a dim light.

Do this regularly to track your progress over time: once per day, once per week, or once every month. You don't have to do it daily—it depends on how often you're experiencing self-doubt and what kind of schedule works best for you—but doing this regularly will help keep you from getting bogged down by self-doubt when times are tough (which they inevitably will be).

Focus on the bigger picture.

When you're in the thick of your business, it can be challenging to see past the day-to-day tasks that need to get done. But as an entrepreneur, you must learn how to focus on the big picture.

What am I working towards?
Why am I doing this work?
What difference will my work make in other people's lives?

When you stop focusing on the small details and start thinking about these questions, your self-doubt will fade away.

Make self-care a priority.

Make self-care a priority.

Self-care is important, but sometimes it can feel like one more thing on your to-do list (along with your other responsibilities and deadlines). The key is finding ways to make it part of your daily routine to become habitual. For example, if you take time for a quick walk every day during lunch break at work or before bedtime, that could become a habit in itself—and taking even 15 minutes each day will make such a difference!

Start by scheduling time in your calendar for self-care activities that appeal to you, such as going for walks or spending time with friends who support you. Then stick with them until they become part of your normal schedule—no excuses!

Could you not do it all alone?

One of the most helpful things you can surround yourself with people who support and lift you. They will help you recognize that self-doubt is normal, especially in all the challenges an entrepreneur faces.

One way to find this support is by seeking a mentor or advisor who has experience as an entrepreneur. Another option is joining an online forum where entrepreneurs can connect and collaborate, like Startup Grind or Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). If neither of these options is available to you, don't worry—seeking help from friends and family may also be helpful!

In addition to finding support outside yourself, it's essential to seek professional help. A therapist or counselor can help address any mental health issues that might be contributing to your feelings of self-doubt; these issues may include anxiety disorder, depression, or bipolar disorder.

Self-doubt can be crippling, but there are ways to fight against it

You're not alone in your self-doubt. It's a natural part of the creative process and can be a good thing if you use it to improve your work. Self-doubt can also be a sign that you're pushing yourself to do better, but it becomes paralyzing and unproductive when gone too far.

To make sure that your doubt is productive rather than paralyzing, ask yourself these questions:

Does my feeling of self-doubt come from my fear of failure? Am I afraid that people won't like what I'm making or doing?
Is this feeling related to something specific in my work? (For example, am I worried about how my readers will respond to this blog post?) If so, what do I need to change about the piece so that my fears are unfounded?

Conclusion

The road to success is often a difficult one. It takes resilience and determination to continue when your self-doubt tells you it's not worth going on. By learning to recognize when you doubt yourself, writing down your doubts and working on answering them, focusing on the bigger picture, and making self-care a priority - we believe that these five tips can help any entrepreneur overcome self-doubt and achieve success.

Kotton Grammer is the founder of Kotton Grammer Media and has trained over 20,000 entrepreneurs on how to start their digital marketing agency, along with having helped thousands of businesses achieve maximum visibility in search engines with organic traffic. He is based in Miami, Florida His website is https://kottongrammer.com