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How lack of confidence affects your decision making: Psychologist's insights
26.11.2023 22:10
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22
Your self-confidence affects almost every sphere of your life, including your behavior, habits, and decision-making process.
It's hard to make the best decisions when you're too self-conscious all the time, and it's even harder when you don't trust yourself.
Here are a few examples of how lack of confidence can affect the decisions you make.
Second-Guessing Yourself
Without your superhero confidence, you might start doubting your choices.
It's like wondering if you're wearing the right shoes but never being quite sure.
Hesitation at the Crossroads
Imagine you're at a decision crossroads. With confidence, it's like confidently picking a path.
Without it, you might stand there, unsure which way to go, like being stuck in a puzzle without the right answer.
Fear of Making Mistakes
Confidence helps you bounce back if you make a mistake.
Without it, you might be super afraid of making any decisions, like a student scared of answering questions in class.
Listening to the Inner Critic
Confidence is like having a superhero whispering positive things in your ear.
Without it, you might hear the inner critic loudly, saying negative stuff about your choices, like a grumpy sidekick ruining the mood.
Avoiding New Challenges
Confidence makes you feel ready for challenges, like a superhero gearing up for a mission.
Without it, you might want to stay in your comfort zone, like a superhero scared of facing new villains.
Letting Opportunities Slip
Picture confidence as a superhero spotting opportunities.
Without it, you might let chances slip away, like missing a superhero team-up because you're not feeling up to it.
Worrying About What Others Think
With confidence, it's like wearing an invisible shield against worrying about what others think.
Without it, you might feel like everyone is judging your decisions, like a superhero feeling the eyes of the whole city on them.
