Doubt Monster

Doubt Monster

Five Ways to Address the Sabotage Caused by Self-Doubt

Mindsets to help you strike a better balance

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Amy L Bernstein
Nov 25, 2025
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Over the last few years, I’ve studied the many ways self-doubt erodes the confidence of even outwardly successful people and makes it hard to pursue ambitious goals, whether personal or professional. Perhaps like me, you’ve avoided applying for a new job or submitting your work to a contest because you were convinced you we…

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