Isn’t living with doubt just part of almost everyone’s life?
We doubt all the time. Little doubts about nothing at all—like what to have for breakfast—or huge doubts, like our choice of career, partner, or even our whole life! And that’s okay; it’s what allows us to grow as human beings. The problem is when doubt traps you.
You ask yourself, “Why should I go out today? Who would even notice if I’m not there this morning?” That kind of doubt sounds more like symptoms of depression. You can’t even bring yourself to admit it to yourself.
It’s normal to have moments of hesitation in life—and other certainties that can save us a lot of trouble. Like deciding to lock the bathroom door so you can shower in peace without your child barging in… Let’s just say you didn’t have to think twice! But when you don’t feel like doing anything—not even picking up your child from school—that’s no longer reasonable doubt; it’s no longer normal.
Without understanding what’s happening to you, you feel that losing control is inevitable, and it’s an excruciating feeling. Thinking you can put a stop to your inner hamster wheel: impossible! However, why not slow it down… to your advantage! Example: I doubt I’ll pull off this recipe—a fantastic cheesecake with raspberry coulis. My solution: just buy one for a change! You’re not sure if sleeping next to your youngest is the right way to calm her nighttime fears. The solution? Why not talk it over with Dad to share the responsibility? See if there’s a difference between how he handles it and how you do…
Don’t be hard on yourself if you doubt yourself a little, a lot, passionately, or to the point of madness. You’re human. Not perfect, but a pretty great woman! And that—especially during these difficult times of a pandemic—is something you shouldn’t doubt!
Anyway, who could have predicted we’d have a pandemic? Anyone who knew this, raise your hand—high enough, because I’m pretty sure my daughter has lost my glasses again.