Doubting Your Doubts

As we grow up, we envision what our future holds. Plans are made that guide us in the direction of the life we want to live. Sometimes, the best laid plans can take unexpected detours. These detours can lead us to new routes, shortcuts, or even dead ends. How we maneuver through these detours or "rough spots" will determine where we end up.

For example, suppose you have a desire to specialize in education, of becoming an elementary school teacher. Upon earning teaching credentials, you find that teaching jobs are scarce. Doubt creeps in. Maybe you experience frustration as to whether teaching is the right career choice. You begin to doubt your choices or you doubt your doubts.

Don't allow your doubts to limit or stop you. If your passion is to teach, what other ways can you accomplish your dreams? You may not have a teaching opportunity, however, you can become a speaker, training individuals in a specific field. You can coach a sports team. You can teach arts and crafts.

Another example would be in searching for a new job. You may be feeling stagnant with your current employer and are thinking about pursuing other options. During this search process, you may come across another job that piques your interest. You question whether to remain in your "comfort" career or do you allow yourself to be lured away by trying something new?

Doubting your doubts is one way of looking at different situations and or possibilities. Having doubts could signify that you are ready for a change. Doubts can also serve as a warning or indicator that the choice you are about to make is not the right decision.

You never know when life will throw you for a loop. Be open to different avenues. A new beginning could be starting in your life. So, when you start to doubt your doubts, let go and see what other opportunities my come your way.