186. How to Stop Doubting Yourself When You Know You’re Capable
If you know you’re capable but still struggle with self-doubt, overthinking, or second-guessing yourself, this episode explains why that happens - and what actually changes it. In this episode, we explore why confidence doesn’t automatically come from logic, insight, or positive thinking alone — and why self-trust develops through emotional experience, not just thinking differently. We discuss: why you can know something logically but still not feel it in the moment the difference between intellectual understanding and emotional knowing why reassurance and overthinking rarely resolve self-doubt how anxiety, fear, and uncertainty become learned nervous system responses what actually helps build lasting confidence and self-trust We also explore how this shows up in real life — like struggling to accept feedback, staying quiet in meetings despite knowing you belong there, or struggling to make decisions without reassurance. Topics include self-doubt, confidence, anxiety, overthinking, nervous system regulation, emotional learning, reassurance seeking, fear responses, and the psychology of self-trust. Want to be more Confident At Work? Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment Get private support to feel confident at work: book a call to explore private coaching Explore and join the Confident At Work Programme: https://www.yesyoucoaching.com/confident-at-work-programme Cover art by Jacob McFadden Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic