Reasons to not underestimate yourself
Do you ever feel like you’re not doing as well as that person you’ve set as your standard?
Yeah, I see you smiling. Let’s be honest.
Sometimes we create this perfect image of who or what we want to be—our own version of “I must get there.” And that’s completely fine. In fact, it’s healthy to have goals and role models.
But the problem starts when you constantly look down on your abilities just because you’re not yet where you want to be. That’s when underestimating yourself begins to eat away at your confidence.
Have I been there? You’re asking that as if I don’t sound like someone who has felt the full pressure of this thing. Yes, I have!
And let me tell you—underestimating myself almost made me lose my spark. I started sounding like someone else, pretending to fit into a mold I thought I was supposed to grow into. And guess what? I was shrinking instead of growing.
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So, what exactly does underestimating yourself do?
Come closer—lemme tell you something real quick:
It messes with your self-esteem, making you doubt your worth, even when you're actually doing well.
It delays your growth, because you’re scared to leave what feels familiar.
It convinces you that you’re not ready, even when you've clearly outgrown your current level.
It holds you back from grabbing golden opportunities simply because you don’t think you're "qualified" enough.
It makes you keep calling yourself a “newbie” writer—even after months of showing up and doing the work.
It has you saying, “I’m broke,” while sitting on skills that could literally make you money if you just tapped into them.
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So, why should you stop underestimating yourself?
1. You’re actually bigger and better than you think.
You just need to believe it. The truth is, everything you're aiming for is possible—but only if you open your mind to learning and keep improving. Stop waiting for permission. Step into your own power.
3. You’ve stayed on that level for too long.
Comfort zones may feel safe, but they’re also the enemy of growth. It’s time to aim higher, take bolder steps, and dream bigger than you’ve ever done before. You're not meant to stay stuck—you’re meant to soar.
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Bonus point (because I like you):You won't be big, you won’t shine if you keep playing small.
Package yourself well, act like the queen you are becoming, and show up with bold energy. The world needs what you carry.
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So tell me—was this your reminder to stop sleeping on yourself?
