How to Build Confidence When You Constantly Second-Guess Yourself
Building Confidence When You Don’t Always Feel Secure
Confidence comes in waves for me. Some days I feel sure of myself, comfortable in my own skin, and clear on who I am. Other days, it feels like that confidence just… disappears. I start overthinking, questioning decisions I already made, and wondering if I’m doing life the “right” way.
I used to think confidence was something you either had or didn’t have. Like one day you just wake up and finally believe in yourself 100%, whether it’s looks or intelligence. But lately, I’ve realized confidence has a lot to do with consistency. It’s possible to have strong moments or days and still struggle to compound them.
When I started 75 hard my confidence was very low due to still recovering from postpartum, but after a week or so, I felt like the sexiest woman on the planet. This confidence carried on throughout the rest of the challenge, but after the 75 days, that high started to fade. If you want to read more about my 75 Hard experience, read this post: My 75 Hard Journey.
Not saying my confidence completely disappeared. I still showed up for myself, and I still believe that I’m sexy, but that solid, unshaken feeling slowly turned into hesitation for some reason. And honestly, I hate that feeling because I know what I’m capable of when I trust myself.
Confidence Starts in the Mind
I’ve noticed that when life gets overwhelming, confidence is usually the first thing to go.
Long days, mental exhaustion, responsibilities stacking up; all of it makes that “I’ll deal with it later” mindset creep in. I start thinking, “I’m too tired to try,” or “I’ll go to the gym tomorrow.”
Before I even notice, those bad days turn into bad weeks. It’s very important to acknowledge the bad thoughts so that you can stop them from compounding.
It’s easy to forget how powerful our thoughts actually are. The moment I shift from “I can’t” to “Let me just try,” everything changes. Even slightly.
And for my “I need proof” girlies, I get it, I’m one too. Try it. Speak differently to yourself and watch how your confidence responds. The brain listens. So does the spirit. Just a little effort will create noticeable changes.
Confidence Isn’t About Perfection
One thing I’m still learning is that confidence doesn’t always mean having it all together.
It doesn’t mean never doubting yourself or never feeling insecure. It means choosing to trust yourself even when you feel unsure.
One thing I learned after overcoming postpartum depression is that I just need to get up and try; turns out that was exactly what I needed to recover.
Confidence grows when you stop waiting to feel ready and start acting from a place of self-respect, when you keep small promises to yourself. When you extend yourself grace instead of criticism. It’s when you transform.
A Reminder for You (and Me)
If your confidence feels shaky right now, that doesn’t mean you’re failing. Don’t be so hard on yourself, love, it just means you’re human.
Confidence isn’t built overnight. It’s built in quiet moments, small mindset shifts, and choosing yourself again and again, even when it feels uncomfortable. And that alone is growth.
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