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Self doubt is the world’s best and most effective serial killer. You know, I actually wanted to be a neurosurgeon. My parents gave me science books when I was 8 years old. From then on, my obsession was with learning about the brain. (I was probably a zombie in a past life;)) Sure, I had other dreams too. I wanted to be a singer for a long time. Even longer than I wanted to be a surgeon. I decided against both of those things. Aside from having a slight dislike for the sight of blood. Okay, a strong dislike for the sight of blood, (I can’t get anything past you, can I?) I began to doubt my intelligence. I had always been extremely tough on myself. I decided that I just wasn’t smart enough to choose that as a career path. The truth was, without a doubt, I could get over the blood thing. But I had unintentionally put roadblocks in my own way because of self doubt.

Since then, I’ve decided to take that enemy, those useless thoughts and I put them to the side. You’ll get influencers that will tell you those thoughts are not helpful. Just get rid of them. You don’t need them. I’m going to be real with you. Despite everything I’ve tried, self doubt still gets to me. I say, sit with that feeling for a little bit. Feel everything you need to, and then remind yourself why you have the dreams you have and go after them. I’m coming from experience. I would love to cut self-doubt out like the cancer it is, but I’m human. And I can only do my best. So instead, I automatically think those brutal, awful thoughts. Then I cry, and then I go after those dreams. Do you want to know something? It’s worked! I am publishing my book and I’ve started this blog. I validated my feelings, and in doing so, I validated myself.

I know that the world seems harsh and brutal sometimes but remember to believe in yourself. Don’t let self doubt kill your dreams. You are worthy so go after each and every one of your dreams! Remember this and remember life has more in store for you.