To “I can do Y despite not feeling X.”
On the other hand, when you commit to make small, but meaningful changes in your behavior despite how you think and feel, good things tend to happen:
- When you commit to going to the gym despite worrying about what other people will think of you, you’ll find yourself feeling more confident the next time.
- When you commit to attending small social events despite feeling nervous, you give your brain a chance to learn that maybe you’re not quite as socially awkward as you keep telling yourself—and as a result, get a little more confident.
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