"أحياناً نقول لأنفسنا "أنا لست جيداً بما يكفي" أو "أنا لست قادراً"."

We’ve all been there, right? Those little voices in our heads that whisper, “You’re not good enough” or “You can’t do that.” It’s like a constant battle with self-doubt, and it’s something everyone experiences at some point in their lives. The core idea here is that these negative self-talk patterns can hold us back from achieving our full potential. It’s all about how our internal dialogue shapes our reality.

Historically, people have struggled with self-doubt for ages. Think about artists, writers, and innovators — many of them faced immense self-doubt. Vincent van Gogh, for example, only sold one painting in his lifetime and constantly wrestled with feelings of inadequacy. Yet, his work is revered today. It’s a reminder that even those who go on to greatness are plagued by these thoughts.

Now, let’s ground this in a real-life example. Picture a young woman named Sarah. She’s always dreamed of starting her own bakery. She loves baking and often creates delicious treats for friends and family. But when she thinks about turning that passion into a business, those doubts creep in. "What if no one likes my pastries? What if I fail?" These thoughts stop her from even trying.

One day, a friend encourages her to take a small step — maybe just start by selling her cookies at the local farmers’ market. She hesitates but decides to give it a shot. The response is overwhelmingly positive. People love her cookies, and she starts to gain confidence. Over time, Sarah opens her own bakery. It wasn’t easy, and those doubts never fully disappeared, but she learned to push through them. The key? Taking small steps and turning down the volume on those negative thoughts.

So, how can you apply this in your own life? Start by recognizing those negative voices for what they are — just voices, not truths. When you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” challenge that thought. Ask yourself, “Is this really true, or is it just fear talking?” Then, take small, manageable steps toward your goal. Each small win builds confidence and reduces the power of those negative voices.

Imagine you’re at a coffee shop with a friend, and you start talking about a big dream you have — maybe writing a novel. Your friend listens, then you say, “But I’m not good enough. I could never do that.” Your friend leans forward and says, “Why not just start with one chapter? See where it goes. You’ll never know until you try.” That’s the essence of this wisdom. Start small, challenge those doubts, and take that first step.

Here’s a relatable scenario: Think about a time you wanted to try something new, like learning to play an instrument. At first, it’s daunting. You might think, "I’m too old to learn this," or "I’ll never be good at it." But then you take a lesson, and another, and slowly you improve. Each small success builds up, and before you know it, you're playing a song. The doubts didn't disappear overnight, but you learned to keep going despite them.

Remember, self-doubt is a natural part of the human experience. The trick is not to let it paralyze you. Challenge those thoughts, take small steps, and keep pushing forward. You’re more capable than you think.