From Self-Doubt to Self-Belief - My Story
Hi and thank you for reading my blog,
I wanted to share something a bit personal in this blog update — something I think more of us deal with than we admit: self-doubt.
For years, I struggled with it. Even when I had things to show — good grades, awards, recognition — I still questioned if I was truly enough.
That feeling started early. Being bullied, feeling out of place, pouring myself into academics because it felt safer than trying to belong. I achieved a lot, but I was also carrying a weight I didn’t fully understand.
Then, during the pandemic — when everything paused — I finally had to sit with it. The missed goals, the pressure, the burnout. And strangely enough, that stillness became the beginning of something better.
I started asking real questions:
Why did I tie my worth to achievement?
What would happen if I showed myself a little more compassion?
Over time, I found some answers. Not perfect ones — but better ones. And today, I can honestly say I trust myself more. I’m more grounded, more open, and more grateful for the path, even with its messiness.
I wrote about this in detail on the blog — if you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt or felt like you had to constantly prove yourself, this story might speak to you.
Thanks for reading, and if you’re in a tough season right now, just know: you’re not alone.
Stefan