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I used to struggle with self-trust. There were times when I constantly second-guessed my decisions and doubted my abilities. I would check with others about even the smallest choices, always looking for validation. That pattern showed me I still had room to grow in trusting myself.
Over the years, I’ve learned that while it’s normal to seek guidance, relying too heavily on others can weaken our self-confidence and even damage our self-esteem. Here are some lessons that helped me stop second-guessing myself and start building genuine self-worth.
1. Understand the difference between perspective and permission
Seeking a second opinion can be valuable because it gives us new perspectives. But when we treat other people’s opinions as permission slips to move forward, we lose touch with our own voice.
👉 Instead: make your own decision first. If you do ask for input, let it add perspective rather than replace your choice.
2. Anchor your decisions in trusted resources
When I look back, the decisions I made with confidence were always grounded in solid knowledge, gained from mentors, teachers, or personal experience. Building self-belief comes from knowing that your choices are not random but rooted in something real.
3. See mistakes as part of growth
One of the biggest shifts for me was realizing that doing nothing out of fear of being wrong only deepens self doubt. Taking action, even imperfect action, allows space for learning and correction.
👉 Each mistake is not failure, it’s feedback. Every time someone more experienced corrected me, it meant I had improved.
4. Practice small acts of self-trust
Confidence grows like a muscle. Start small: choose what to eat for lunch without asking anyone. Decide on your next project step without double-checking. These little acts of self trust build into a stronger foundation of self image, self acceptance, and ultimately self confidence.
Final reflection
Building self-trust is not about never listening to others. It’s about knowing your own judgment is valuable and treating others’ advice as insight, not as the final answer. Over time, this shift turns hesitation into clarity, and self doubt into self confidence.
About the author: I’m Chi Chi Wang, helping people who struggle with body image build confidence and live with purpose.
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