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Trust is an important factorin any relationship, including yours with yourself.
They also tend to create a false dichotomy of right and wrong decisions.
The struggle is less about which decision would be best and more about theirlack of confidencein their abilities.
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Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD
Your decisions have consequences, so building trust in them is important.
venture to focus on addressing your own needs and what you want.
When a big decision or situation arises, resist your inclination to tell someone else and get their advice.
Instead, sit with the situation and process how you feel.
Consider the pros and cons of each potential decision point.
Use Positive Visualization
Positivevisualizationcan help.
This devalues their opinions and idealizes the opinions of others.
Instead, visualize the best possible outcome of a decision you face.
Find out which option is the best for you.
A Word From Verywell
Not trusting yourself can take a major toll on your quality of life.
Apart from mental and physical health problems, it can also cause you to miss out.
For instance, you might not feel confident enough to pursue the career you want.
Or, you might not trust your instincts about people and miss out on great relationships.
Start listening to your inner voice and heed your instincts.
This will help youbuild your confidenceand develop trust in yourself.
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