5 Powerful Steps to Finally Trust Yourself at Work and Beyond
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Have you ever found yourself doubting your decisions at work or wondering if you're truly capable of achieving your goals?
We often hear people say, "Trust yourself," but the truth is, trusting yourself is easier said than done. Especially in a world full of noise, opinions, and expectations,
learning to trust your own judgment can feel like an uphill battle.
The good news?
Self-trust is a skill that can be nurtured and built over time.
Today, I want to share five steps that helped me grow from constantly second-guessing myself to feeling grounded in my decisions—both at work and in life.
Step 1: Reflect on Your Wins
One of the first ways to start trusting yourself is to remind yourself of all the times you've succeeded in the past.
Look back at moments where you made a tough call and things worked out.
These don’t need to be monumental moments—even small wins matter.
Take note of these wins, write them down if you need to, and reflect on them regularly.
Building trust in yourself begins with realizing that you've overcome obstacles before, and you can do it again.
Step 2: Quiet the Noise
We’re constantly surrounded by advice, opinions, and criticism.
While it's valuable to get perspectives from others, too much input can drown out your own voice.
The next step is to take a step back from that noise.
Set boundaries, whether it's reducing social media use, filtering which opinions you allow into your mind, or taking moments of solitude to reflect.
Spend time asking yourself what you think—without worrying about everyone else's input.
Step 3: Practice Small, Decisive Actions
Trust grows when we take action, even in small ways.
Start making decisions without relying too heavily on others for validation.
These actions can be as simple as deciding on the restaurant for a group dinner or voicing your opinion in a meeting.
The more you practice making choices independently, the more you'll begin to feel confident in your ability to trust your instincts—even when the stakes are higher.
Step 4: Learn to Accept Mistakes
Here's the reality: trusting yourself doesn’t mean you'll never make a mistake.
The key is to understand that mistakes are part of growth, not evidence of incompetence.
When you make a wrong call, treat yourself with compassion.
Take responsibility, learn from it, and move forward.
When you begin to see mistakes as stepping stones instead of setbacks, it will be easier to take the leap of trusting yourself again and again.
Step 5: Keep Promises to Yourself
Self-trust is like a relationship, and it’s built on keeping promises.
When you tell yourself you'll do something—like completing a project, going to the gym, or speaking up in a meeting—commit to it.
Following through on your promises strengthens the belief that you can rely on yourself, which ultimately builds self-trust.
Over time, these small commitments create a foundation of trust that you can always fall back on.
Trust Takes Practice
Trusting yourself doesn’t happen overnight.
It’s a journey that involves trial and error, learning to listen to your own voice, and building the habit of believing in your abilities.
Take it one step at a time, and remember that self-trust, like any other skill, grows with practice.
The more you invest in yourself, the more confident and empowered you'll become.
Which of these steps are you going to start practicing today?
Trust yourself—you've got this.