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Self Efficacy and Self Doubt

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Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish tasks.

The concept of self-efficacy was introduced by psychologist Albert Bandura and plays a crucial role in motivation, resilience, and personal achievement.

Self-efficacy plays a powerful role in personal growth, success, and achievement. It suggests that your beliefs about your own worth, abilities, and potential set the ceiling for what you can accomplish. If you hold yourself in low regard or doubt your capabilities, it limits your motivation and the risks you’re willing to take. Conversely, a positive and confident self-opinion can propel you toward greater success and fulfillment.

You will never rise above the opinion you have of yourself.

• Self-Confidence is Essential: Believing in yourself is the first step to overcoming challenges and pursuing goals.
• Your Mindset Shapes Your Reality: How you view yourself influences your behavior, decisions, and how others perceive you.
• Growth Requires Positive Self-Opinion: To improve and grow, you must value your potential and be willing to invest in yourself.
• Overcoming Limiting and Negative Beliefs: Identifying and challenging negative self-perceptions can unlock new opportunities. Negative thoughts rarely lead to positive outcomes.

Self doubt, negative thoughts, and fear have the greatest impact on the opinion you have of yourself and to your self-efficacy.

Self doubt is a mental conversation in which your mind questions your ability to find a desirable solution to a perceived problem.

To overcome self doubt, you must commit to self-mastery and be the change you wish to see in the world

  1. Stop putting the wrong things and influences .in
  2. Start putting the right things and influences in.
  3. Get the things that shouldn’t be there out

No one can love us more than we love ourselves

Key Aspects of Self-Efficacy:

– Confidence in Abilities: People with high self-efficacy believe they can influence outcomes and overcome challenges.

– Impact on Behavior: It affects how individuals approach goals, tasks, and obstacles—those with strong self-efficacy tend to persist through difficulties.

Sources of Self-Efficacy:

– Mastery Experiences: Success in past tasks builds confidence.
– Vicarious Experiences: Observing others succeed can enhance belief in one’s own abilities.
– Social Persuasion: Encouragement from others strengthens self-efficacy.
– Emotional States: Managing stress and emotions contributes to a positive self-belief.

Everyone faces self doubt, but only those who are courageous enough to admit it will find the support to allow themselves to move forward while still feeling self doubt. To overcome self doubt, you can:

  • Share your self doubt with people you trust
  • It is your relationship with doubt that hold you back.

Benefits of high self efficacy:

– Greater resilience in the face of setbacks.
– Improved performance in academics, work, and personal goals.
– Lower stress levels and reduced vulnerability to depression.

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Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory Of Motivation In Psychology

Source:  https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-efficacy-2795954

BELIEVE, HAVE FAITH, BE ALWAYS GRATEFUL!

Changing the World

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Apple’s founder Steve Jobs said, “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” This phrase emphasizes that those who believe strongly in their ability to make a difference are the ones who actually bring about change.

The mindset of visionaries, explorers, and innovators challenge the status quo and push humanity forward, often being seen as “crazy” or foolish by others but ultimately making a real impact.

In the early 16th century, many people thought the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan was crazy because his plan to reach the Spice Islands by sailing west was seen as impossible and extremely dangerous. At the time, most believed the oceans were filled with unknown perils like sea monsters and deadly fogs, and no one had ever attempted such a long and uncharted voyage before.

His contemporaries doubted the existence of a western passage and feared he would never return. yet, Magellan was willing to risk everything on an uncertain route, with little knowledge of what lay ahead. He was considered by many to be borderline insane.

So, believing you can change the world is the first step towards making a difference.

Source:  https://latitude65.ca/20960-2

Believe in Yourself

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Believe in yourself and follow your own path. Others will always have their opinions and try to derail your dreams.  

No matter what you do or the path you choose to follow, someone will have something negative or derisive to say. You want to…

– Start a business?They say bad idea, too risky.
– Prioritize your health and wellbeing? They sat that’s selfish.
– Save and invest in your future? They say to live in the moment or YOLO.
– Give back? They say there are bigger problem to fix.

Remember, your broke and negative net worth neighbor may keep warning you about the risks of investing in the stock market or real estate. But, the bigger risk to your present and future is not investing at all and losing purchasing power of your money.

For every move you make, there may be an inner voice telling you why not. Ignore the incessant noise. Do it anyway. Not to prove the naysayers wrong, but to prove to yourself that their voices don’t hold the power they think they do.

Find what works for you and commit to it. If you don’t, there will always be someone telling you why it won’t work.

There’s no shortage of negativity or naysayers out in the real world. So choose your own path, block out the noise, and go all in.

When you’re rich in options, you can:

– Walk away from a job you hate
– Take time off when you’re burned out
– Move to a new city, country, or even switch careers

That’s what real wealth gives you: the freedom to choose. Accumulating wealth is only half the equation. Living meaningfully, prioritizing your health, spending purposefully, and giving generously is the other half.

Believe in yourself! Self-belief is the foundation of success and resilience. When you trust and have faith in your abilities, you open the door to growth, creativity, and confidence in overcoming challenges.

Reframing and Overcoming Rejection

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“Rejection is God’s protection.”  Jamie Kern Lima

Jamie Kern Lima explains that setbacks and rejections are not indications that your dreams will not happen; they’re just an inevitable part of a journey for anyone brave enough to pursue their dreams and goals.

Jamie Kern Lima is a New York Times best-selling author, host of The Jamie Kern Lima Show, and Founder of IT Cosmetics. She started the company in her living room and sold it to L’Oréal in a billion-dollar deal, becoming the first female CEO of a brand in its 100+ year history.

You were not rejected, God hid your value. This powerful statement reminds us that sometimes what appears to be rejection or disappointment is actually a redirection toward something greater.

In moments of adversity, it’s essential to recognize your inherent worth and value. Just like a precious gem hidden beneath layers of earth, your true essence remains intact, waiting to be discovered.

So, embrace your uniqueness, trust the journey, and remember that your value transcends any external circumstances. You are worthy, cherished, and destined for greatness!

“Hundreds and hundreds of setbacks and rejections are no indication your dreams will not happen. It means you’re one of the brave ones going for it.” ~ Jamie Kern Lima

In her book “Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life”, Jamie Kern Lima shares a profound insight:

“In life, you don’t soar to the level of your hopes and dreams, you stay stuck at the level of your self-worth. When you build your self-worth, you change your entire life. You are worthy, and your value is immeasurable.”

“Self-confidence is the belief in your abilities as a person. Self-worth is the belief in your value as a person.” – Jamie Kern Lima. This quote reminds us that our worth extends beyond mere abilities—it encompasses our intrinsic value.

You Have Greatness Inside of You

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If you’ve ever felt like who you are is not enough.

Jamie Kern Lima, the founder of the billion-dollar company IT Cosmetics, just released a new book called “Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life.” In it, she shares her framework for reframing rejection and feeling worthy of success. If you’re looking for practical, inspirational advice for beating the self-doubt that’s holding you back, then her book may be for you.

Favorite quote:
“Don’t let your doubt doubt yourself out of your own destiny.” – Jamie Kern Lima

Jamie’s journey, from adoption to battling self-doubt, led her to advocate for women’s empowerment. She’s a mother of two, investor, speaker, and philanthropist, funding leadership training in over 100 prisons and shelters and donating $40 million+ to help women facing cancer.

Jamie Kern Lima, author of the new book ‘WORTHY: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life,’ is a New York Times bestselling author, former Denny’s waitress turned founder of IT Cosmetics, which she grew into the largest luxury makeup brand in the US. She made history as the first female CEO of a brand in its 100+ year history when she sold it to L’Oréal in a billion-dollar deal.

Always Believe in Yourself

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“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.”. ― Norman Vincent Peale.

When you believe in yourself, it can help you achieve your goals, manifest your dreams, and increase your well-being.

At the core of Dr. Peale’s message was a call to take charge of your life.

  • “Believe that problems do have answers. Believe that they can be overcome. Believe that they can be handled. And finally, believe that you can solve them.”
  • “Change your thoughts and you can change the world.”
  • “When obstacles or difficulties arise, the positive thinker takes them as creative opportunities. He welcomes the challenge of a tough problem and looks for ways to turn it to advantage.”
  • “Never talk defeat. Use words like hope, belief, faith, victory.”

Source: https://fee.org/articles/norman-vincent-peale-s-timeless-advice-take-charge-of-your-own-life-first/

Mindset, Believing and Behavior Matters

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Your mindset is everything. Believe you can and you will! What you believe and think you become. 

Not everyone is going to believe in you and that’s okay. At the end of the day the only thing that really matters is that you believe in yourself. So, it’s essential to believe in yourself and to have faith in your own abilities. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there,” stated Theodore Roosevelt. His words remind us of the power of self-belief.

When we believe in ourselves, we unlock a world of possibilities and potential. It’s easy to get discouraged by the challenges we face, but with a positive mindset and unwavering determination, we can overcome them.

“Champions behave like champions before their champions: they have a winning standard of performance before they are winners,” writes Bill Walls.  Effectively, champions behave and believe they are champions first, and success comes later. They adopt a champion’s mindset.

As in sports, belief and behavior matter with respect to building wealth and achieving financial freedom. Your mindset is everything. When you face challenges with a positive mindset, you open up a world of possibilities. Believe in yourself, have faith in your abilities, stay resilient, and you can accomplish anything.

“Leaders are not made in smooth seas when everything is going well. It’s easy to lead when you are winning. Leaders are made in the storm. No one is born though. Toughness is built in the struggle,” explains Julie Fournier. Neither is building wealth and achieving financial freedom.  Successfully and patiently navigating market volatility and economic turmoil requires a positive mindset, believing wealth and freedom are achievable, and possessing disciplined financial behavioral skills.

“Your mindset is everything. It shapes your thoughts, your actions, and ultimately your life. A positive mindset can help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. So, take a deep breath and remind yourself that you are capable of great things!” –  Unknown

What you focus on is what you will find and what you believe you will achieve. Believe in yourself and your abilities, and you’re already halfway to success. Keep pushing forward and never give up!

References:

  1. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/seeing-what-others-dont/201605/mindsets

Mindfulness

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Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.

Mindfulness is about fully attending to what’s happening, to what you’re doing, to the space you’re moving through. It is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.

The annoying fact that we so often veer from the matter at hand.

Our mind takes flight, we lose touch with our body, and pretty soon we’re engrossed in obsessive thoughts about something that just happened or fretting about the future. And that makes us anxious.

The practice of Mindfulness can help you overcome anxiety, worry and many of the stresses of life.

Mindfulness can be cultivated through proven techniques. Here are some examples:

  1. Seated, walking, standing, and moving meditation (it’s also possible lying down but often leads to sleep);
  2. Short pauses we insert into everyday life;
  3. Merging meditation practice with other activities, such as yoga or sports.

When we’re mindful, we reduce stress, enhance performance, gain insight and awareness through observing our own mind, and increase our attention to others’ well-being.

8 Facts About Mindfulness:

  1. Mindfulness is not obscure or exotic. It’s familiar to us because it’s what we already do, how we already are. It takes many shapes and goes by many names.
  2. Mindfulness is a thing we already have. We have the capacity to be present and we can cultivate these innate qualities with simple practices that are scientifically demonstrated to benefit ourselves and our love ones.
  3. You don’t need to change. Mindfulness recognizes and cultivates the best of who we are as human beings.
  4. Mindfulness has the potential to become a transformative social phenomenon. Here’s why:
  5. Anyone can do it. Mindfulness practice cultivates universal human qualities and does not require anyone to change their beliefs. Everyone can benefit and it’s easy to learn.
  6. It’s a way of living.  Mindfulness is more than just a practice. It brings awareness and caring into everything we do—and it cuts down needless stress. Even a little makes our lives better.
  7. It’s evidence-based. We don’t have to take mindfulness on faith. Both science and experience demonstrate its positive benefits for our health, happiness, work, and relationships.
  8. It sparks innovation. As we deal with our world’s increasing complexity and uncertainty, mindfulness can lead us to effective, resilient, low-cost responses to seemingly intransigent problems.

When we practice mindfulness, we’re practicing the art of creating space for ourselves—space to think, space to breathe, space between ourselves and our reactions.

References:

  1. https://www.mindful.org/how-to-practice-mindfulness/
  2. https://www.mindful.org/what-is-mindfulness/