Hello, It's like seeing someone in person when you read their words.
Even though the description is short, I can tell you're very aware of what's going on. You know what you need to do, but you're stuck in a sense of powerlessness.
Let's talk about this situation.
You said you've had some setbacks recently. It seems like they're caused by not being able to demonstrate your abilities, but you also feel like you can't. I want to understand more about this.
1. When did this happen?
2. Can you tell me a bit more about the specific kinds of setbacks you've experienced?
3. What's the deeper reason for the sense of powerlessness in yourself, apart from not showing your abilities and feeling like you really can't?
The above three points are meant to help you see the child within you who hasn't yet fully accepted yourself. To put it simply, you haven't yet fully allowed yourself to be incompetent.
Let's shift our perspective and take a look at this.
If you feel like you're not up to the task when you face a setback, it just means that the feeling of incompetence is mostly present in those setbacks. But once you switch to something else, your feelings are likely to change.
Let me give you an example that might be easier to understand. Let's say a certain partner is really good at long-distance running. If he switches to swimming, he might not be as good at that as he is at running. So, we shouldn't ignore his specialty in long-distance running just because he's not as good at swimming.
In psychology, there are two effects: the "short board effect" and the "long board effect." When you combine them and adjust the direction, you get this: We should pay more attention to our long boards of abilities in life and then allow ourselves to have short boards while maximizing the long boards. Why? Because if we don't experience it, we won't know if we have partners to make up for it or even if they don't care about our short boards at all, while at the same time appreciating our long boards.
It's also possible that what you see as a drawback is actually a plus in the eyes of others.
So, I get where you're coming from with wanting to get rid of these feelings of inadequacy. But, if we're being honest, the best way to live a more genuine life is to embrace these feelings and accept them fully.
Confidence comes from being true to yourself.
I've got an important message for you: you only need to be yourself from start to finish.
I hope this sharing and the responses you've received will give you some ideas on how to rebuild your confidence.
I hope you're well and we'll meet again if it's meant to be.


Comments
I can totally relate to feeling down when things don't go as planned. Maybe it's time to focus on what you do enjoy and build from there. Everyone has hidden talents, sometimes we just need to look deeper.
Sometimes we are our own worst critics. Try listing out some achievements, no matter how small they seem. It could help you see that you're more capable than you think.
Feeling this way is tough, but remember, skills can be learned. Perhaps now is a good moment to start exploring new opportunities or learning something that interests you.
It's okay to feel this way sometimes. Consider seeking feedback from friends or mentors; they might point out strengths you've overlooked in yourself.
Everyone has their moments of doubt. Why not set tiny, manageable goals for yourself? Achieving them can boost your confidence and uncover abilities you didn't know you had.