Second-guessing is an indicator of a lack of confidence. So, building confidence is the first step towards trusting your decisions more.
Then, you have to accept you can’t predict every possible outcome. You will make mistakes sometimes. But that’s not an indicator of your worth.
Every choice carries some level of uncertainty. You only need to find your acceptable threshold. Then, focus on the path ahead with determination.
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Discover 10 common overthinking mistakes that may be holding you back. Learn practical strategies to overcome them and start making confident decisions today.
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