"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt."

― William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure

Self-doubt is something that I have always struggled with. At times it was quite overwhelming, and while I tried to cling to positive things and ideas, it seemed as if self-doubt clung on the hardest. But after many years and many struggles, I have decided enough is enough.

This is because I have come to realize many of what I would call successes in my life have come to me when I have been wholehearted in my attempts to accomplish said goals. It was when I did not discourage myself before even beginning that I started to learn all that I was capable of and to actually start brainstorming things I hope to do in the future.

Eliminating self-doubt is in no way an easy feat, but it is a feat I believe is possible when you are no longer so hard on yourself and choose to put your trust in something bigger than yourself.

People are creatures of habit. In order to stop the bad habit of self-doubt, it is time to acquire a new habit like optimism, positivity, or truly believing that everything in your life has a purpose and it will all come together.

In a world where we daily can be surrounded by such negativity, it's easy to become consumed by negative thoughts and feelings. But by developing a new mindset and being equipped with things that uplift you, whatever they are, it is possible to not let the negativity consume you.