Get started with this stand alone module in 'Self Belief' from the Fearlessly Moving Forwards programme, containing online videos, meditations and workbooks.
Many people experience low self-belief. You might only be affected in particular situations, but it could limit what you achieve.
Low self-belief can result in:
- shyness
- communication difficulties
- social anxiety
- lack of assertiveness.
Low self-belief may mean that one negative or disappointing experience affects how you feel about yourself. This can cause a self-perpetuating cycle of negative thinking where negative expectations for the future discourage you from trying. This leads to disappointing outcomes.
Low self-belief may cause you to develop a strong critical internal voice (an 'inner critic'). This tends to express itself loudly when you're feeling distressed, overwhelmed or judged by others. This inner critic can cause significant personal distress by contributing to feelings of sadness, anxiety or anger.