A Harvard Psychologist’s Guide to Overcoming Self-Doubt And Embracing Your Inner Power

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2 min readJul 20, 2024
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Hi friends, it’s Emily here.

Recently, I’ve been deeply immersed in continuous entrepreneurship and creation.

With so many decisions to make, I often find myself grappling with self-doubt.

To address this, I delved into some research and came across an insightful article by Peter Sage, a human behavior expert, international serial entrepreneur, and personal growth specialist.

His analysis of the root causes of self-doubt provided me with profound insights that I’d love to share with you. Enjoy!

💡 Understanding Procrastination and Self-Sabotage

Peter Sage explains that intelligent individuals often procrastinate and self-sabotage not because they lack resources or opportunities but due to negative self-perceptions formed during childhood.

These perceptions are influenced by early family and environmental factors, causing individuals to unconsciously sabotage themselves when facing success.

1️⃣ Root Causes of Self-Doubt:

Sage points out that the foundation of self-doubt lies in the negative self-worth beliefs established during childhood.

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