How to Deal with Self-Doubt
In this inspiring episode, Liz delves into the theme of doubt and its impact on personal growth, particularly during times of transition. Drawing on her own life, including a story from a Christian summer camp, she reflects on how doubt often arises during moments of passion and desire. She offers three mindset shifts about doubt: that it's not a problem, it doesn't mean what you think it means, and it's a call to faith.
The episode concludes with an invitation to her coaching program, Becoming You, for women aged 25-35 struggling with self-doubt. The show offers a compassionate and empowering perspective on navigating doubt and finding faith in the face of life's uncertainties.
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Episode Highlights:
Introduction to the Program: Liz Newcomer begins by expressing her passion for working with individuals undergoing transitions, particularly those facing a quarter-life crisis. She introduces her upcoming group coaching program designed for young women in their mid to late 20s and early 30s who grapple with self-doubt.
Personal Anecdotes: Liz shares a poignant childhood memory from a Christian summer camp where doubt played a significant role in shaping her beliefs. The story sets the stage for a deeper exploration of doubt as a universal experience.
Enneagram Type Six and Doubt: Liz connects doubt with Enneagram type sixes, describing their strategies and anxieties around uncertainty. She emphasizes that doubt is a common thread in the human struggle for survival.
Mindset Shifts About Doubt: Liz introduces three mindset shifts: Doubt is not a problem, doubt doesn't mean what you think it means, and doubt is a call to faith. She encourages embracing uncertainty and challenging societal expectations for constant certainty.
Learning from Experience: Liz shares insights from her experiences as a drama teacher and waitress, illustrating how admitting not knowing the answers can create a safe and collaborative environment.
Doubt Doesn't Predict Failure: Through personal stories and anecdotes, Liz emphasizes that doubt doesn't predict failure. She recalls moments of doubt in her own life that eventually led to significant achievements, including being part of "Black Panther."
Faith and Doubt Connection: The episode concludes with Liz asserting that doubt and faith are interconnected. She shares a story from her wedding counseling, where doubt is viewed as a capacity for faith, not its absence.
Invitation to Becoming You: Liz extends an invitation to her coaching program for young women, emphasizing the importance of facing doubt and finding faith repeatedly in life's journey.
Key Takeaways:
Doubt is Natural: Recognize doubt as a natural and common aspect of pursuing passions and desires.
Shift in Perspective: Shift your perspective on doubt, viewing it not as a problem but as a call to faith.
Embrace Uncertainty: Liz shares stories illustrating the power of admitting not having all the answers.
Faith as a Journey: The episode highlights that faith is not about blindly believing but about showing up on the journey despite doubts, making it a continuous process of growth.
This episode offers a compassionate and empowering perspective on navigating doubt and finding faith in the midst of life's uncertainties.
Resources:
BECOMING YOU, an 8-week Group Coaching experience to help you break up with bad habits and become the best version of you
