6 Practical Steps To Build Confidence

Overcoming Self-Doubt: 6 Practical Steps To Build Confidence And Trust Your Journey - Page 6

6. Celebrate the Wins

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Finally, don’t forget to celebrate yourself, love! It’s so easy to overlook our accomplishments, especially when we’re focused on what’s next or what’s not perfect. But every step forward is worth celebrating. Every project completed, every new student, every moment of growth—these are all milestones that show you’re on the right path. So take the time to acknowledge your wins, big and small, because they’re proof that you’re moving in the right direction.

I’ll Leave You with This

Self-doubt is something that will always show up in our lives, but it doesn’t have to control us. By acknowledging it, reframing our thinking, finding support, and staying true to our purpose, we can build the confidence and trust we need to keep moving forward on our journey. It’s not about getting rid of doubt entirely—it’s about learning to trust ourselves in spite of it. And when we do, we open up a world of possibility. So next time you’re faced with self-doubt, remember:

You are enough. You’ve got this. Your journey is yours and no one else’s. Keep going.

Steph R. Long is a Chopra-certified Ayurvedic health educator, meditation instructor, and well-being coach. She’s also the founder of holistic wellness and coaching practice SRL Well-Being and the former Deputy Director of Enterprise for Refinery29 Unbothered, where she oversaw health, wellness, and spirituality content. For more wellness insights, follow her on Instagram and YouTube, and subscribe to her podcast.