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Personal development, self-doubt and imposter syndrome

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“ I can't do that anyway – oh dear, I can hardly keep up here – maybe it's just not for me.” Do you know this inner voice full of criticism? You've come to the right place if you want more self-confidence, courage and joie de vivre – therapy can help you in the process of your personal development.

Overcome self-doubt

Self-doubt is not only exhausting – it blocks great opportunities and limits us. The more we question ourselves, the more we hold back, wait, or try to keep a low profile.

Perhaps you have tried to be particularly successful or diligent in order to overcome your self-doubt – and then found out disappointed that it didn’t work. Self-doubt often lives inside us and is particularly persistent.

Self-doubt can also be triggered by new challenges or a feeling of being overwhelmed. For example, when we experience stress at work or when we experience rejection in our private lives. Of course we also doubt ourselves because we are afraid of not being good enough or not being accepted by other people.

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The Impostor Syndrome

Recurring and stubborn self-doubt can result in impostor syndrome, also known as impostor syndrome. This phenomenon can be recognized by the following signs:

They always think they should have given more and are constantly dissatisfied with their performance.
They think that all their successes and achievements are just coincidences.
You feel out of place.
You no longer dare to do anything.
They behave as inconspicuously as possible so that nobody sees how difficult they are with their tasks.
You worry that others will see that you are actually incompetent.
You feel uncomfortable when you receive positive feedback and find it difficult to accept compliments.
You would describe yourself as a perfectionist.
You sometimes lie awake at night with worries, have many fears and sometimes also depressive moods.

If you recognize these signs in yourself, you will benefit from therapy. And not because there is something wrong with you or you need to improve, but simply because you deserve more self-confidence and zest for life.

Strengthen the personality

Therapy isn't just helpful when you're struggling personally – therapy is also a way to grow personally and find more self-confidence. Personal development is a conscious reflection and change in one's own attitude and behaviour. If you recognize yourself in the following sentences, you've come to the right place:

You want to better understand your own thoughts and emotions and are open to what you can learn about yourself.
They want to regain a sense of control over their lives and want to take responsibility for their own decisions, thoughts, feelings and actions, rather than blaming others.
You are curious and open to change.
You bring along some patience and perseverance.

Therapy and personal development have a variety of benefits:

Increased self-esteem and self-confidence
A better handling of different challenges
A sense of inner strength
More courage and openness
Better problem-solving skills and communication skills
A sense of independence and self-efficacy

There is no uniform strategy for personality development in psychology – every person is different and character traits are flexible and adaptable. The following processes are crucial for personality development:

Self-reflection: An analysis of their current situation, which allows a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses and leads to new insights.
Self-Care: Accepting your current situation and being kind to yourself – it's not about manipulating yourself, it's about finding a healthy way of dealing with challenges and negative emotions.
Confidence: A shift in your deepest beliefs and habits to practice new behaviours and achieve your goals.