A life coach and former nurse Christina Russell has shared her top ten strategies for overcoming self-doubt, including adopting a “power pose,” which is proven to help boost confidence.

There are ups and downs in every personal-growth journey, says the Florida coach. But self-doubt is “a pervasive issue” for many.

Here are ten actionable strategies to help you prioritize yourself and identify your boundaries, dreams, and aspirations:

1. Create a ‘WINS’ Journal: Write down daily accomplishments, no matter how small. Sometimes simply acknowledging regular wins helps reinforce what you’re capable of. It shifts the focus to your strengths rather than your failures.

2. Rewire Your Inner Critic: Instead of succumbing to negative self-talk, treat yourself with the same respect you’d show a friend. Replace ‘I’m not good enough’ with ‘I’m still learning, and this is part of the process’.

You can even try “positive punishments” like doing 50 sit-ups whenever you backslide. This can help build consistency—and a good habit.

3. Visualize Your Future Self: Emphasize the power of imagining yourself as the person you aspire to become. Step into this mindset either right before bedtime or early in the morning. It can be an incredible confidence booster.

4. Adopt a Beginner’s Mindset: Give yourself permission to not have all the answers. Challenges are opportunities for growth, not failures.

5. Surround Yourself with Growth-Minded People: Positive energy is contagious. Be around people with goals who support one another.

6. Take Tiny Steps: Breaking down goals into small, manageable actions is a cornerstone of a positive philosophy. Momentum will build your confidence.

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7. Practice a Power Pose: Try posing in confidence-boosting postures for two minutes before tackling a challenging task. It’s proven to reduce stress and increase self-assurance.

8. Learn to Celebrate Failure: View setbacks as feedback. List alternative solutions and view the problem as an objective outsider—instead of taking it so personally.

9. Ask for Feedback: Honest feedback from a friend or professional can help you identify blind spots—or strengths—that you may be overlooking.

10. Create a Personal Affirmation Ritual: Writing affirmations that resonate with your values and goals can help instill them into your consciousness. Say them aloud each morning—and tape them to your mirror—to set a positive tone for the day.

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Christina Russell Coaching, based in Ocala, Florida, helps clients overcome self-doubt and build strategies for flourishing.