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doubt doesn’t define you

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Rather than letting self-doubt define you, recognize that you are made up of many pieces. You are composed of a multitude of qualities that make you unique. You are a package, not any single item. Expand your self-definition by increasing your awareness of characteristics that define who you are.

Jack, Allison, Mia, Ryan, Mike, and Caroline

Jack says, “I’m not an athlete—in fact, I’m not even coordinated. But I’m the smart one.”

Allison says, “I’m not a brainiac, but Spanish and art are my things.”

Mia says, “I don’t have a great body, but I have a friendly face and an upbeat personality.”

Ryan says, “I’m not all that smart, but I’m a really good football player and I’m unstoppable at video games.”

Mike says, “I’m awkward, but I’m actually really funny and make a good friend.”

Caroline says, “I’m shy, but I’m an excellent listener.”

your turn

Here are some assets and qualities that might define you:

Fill in this jigsaw puzzle with all of the qualities that make up you.

I AM…

more practice

Expand your confidence by continuing to add to the puzzle. Here are some ways to collect more of your qualities.

The Bottom Line: Your self-doubt labels can be negated by all the positive qualities that make up who you are.