How To Work Through Self Doubt By Asking Yourself 5 Questions: Lesson 32

Lessons Learned with Komal

We have all felt self-doubt show up in our lives. It’s normal, and it can sometimes be a great teacher. The importance lies in how we choose to work through it. In this week’s episode, join Komal as she shares the 5 steps you can take to manage your self-doubt when it rears its head. On the week of their anniversary, Komal and Mitch discuss moments when self doubt has shown up in their lives and the lessons they have learned from it such as:

• How self- doubt can show up when we are on the cusp of a major achievement or change that will cause change and growth in our lives [4:05]

• Sometimes self-doubt can hide under the veil of procrastination, and we procrastinate to avoid doing something we believe will be difficult for us and cause change. [11:36]

• It’s very important to learn to distinguish between fear and intuition, as self-doubt can sometimes be a sign that we are not doing the right thing that is meant for us. [16:43]

• Self-doubt can be an indicator that something in our lives needs to be organized or re-aligned [20:16]

• In my personal experience, I have felt self doubt as a woman of colour existing in a male dominated, predominantly white space. Self-doubt can show up when we are existing in spaces that weren’t built for us, and it’s not our fault. It’s important to name that, and recognize it. [28:37]

If you don't want to spend your time listening to the podcast scribbling notes, you’re in luck! Komal's team created a PDF of the 5 questions you can ask yourself to work through self doubt that is available for download right here!

Additionally, check out Komal’s account this month at @komalminhas for the #LessonsInResilience IG Live Series as she interviews high impact individuals about how they face adversity and embed the roots of resilience into their lives.

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Find out all the details about Komal’s upcoming masterclass “The Next Right Step” here.

Read this week’s blog about self doubt and its relationship to racism and micro-aggressions in the workplace here.

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“A critical moment came when I remembered that my self care is non-negotiable. That the things I do every single day to stay well are there for a reason. That I have set these strong boundaries with work because it is the only way I’m going to be able to do this work over the long term.” - Komal Minhas, Episode 32 of Lessons Learned Podcast

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