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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 15 MIN

146 | Why You’re Still Second-Guessing Yourself (Even When You Know What You Want)

from Choose Happy with Marie | Live a Happy Life | Overcome Self-Doubt | Affirmations · host Marie Mota-Lee – Choose Happy Affirmations Author, Mindset Mentor

You’ve been doing the work … trying to overthink less, notice your thoughts, and trust yourself more … yet you still find yourself second-guessing almost every decision. From small everyday choices to bigger life direction moments, the pattern looks the same: hesitation, mental spiraling, and waiting to feel certain before you move. In this episode, we explore why self-trust still feels out of reach even when you’re actively working on it, and how the real issue isn’t lack of clarity. It’s the habit of not trusting yourself until you feel sure. You’ll learn why overthinking and indecision persist, what’s actually happening underneath self-doubt, and how to start building self-trust in real time through the way you choose and support yourself afterward. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of second-guessing yourself and want to shift into clearer, more confident decision-making, this episode will help you see the pattern differently—and begin changing it. Come on in, it’s time to choose your happy life. Cheers, Marie   RESOURCES & LINKS: 👉 Grab your FREE Choose Happy Starter Kit & Join My Email List: [Click Here] 👉 Learn about Choose Happy: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/ 👉 JOIN the Choose Happy Facebook Community: Click here 👉 Send me a message via Instagram:  @choosehappywithmarie   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW: 👉 If you loved this episode, SUBSCRIBE to the show so that you don't miss any episodes.  And, if this episode supported you, please leave a REVIEW for the show.  It helps more women discover Choose Happy and reclaim their happiness. Thank you! 

You’ve been doing the work … trying to overthink less, notice your thoughts, and trust yourself more … yet you still find yourself second-guessing almost every decision. From small everyday choices to bigger life direction moments, the pattern looks the same: hesitation, mental spiraling, and waiting to feel certain before you move. In this episode, we explore why self-trust still feels out of reach even when you’re actively working on it, and how the real issue isn’t lack of clarity. It’s the habit of not trusting yourself until you feel sure. You’ll learn why overthinking and indecision persist, what’s actually happening underneath self-doubt, and how to start building self-trust in real time through the way you choose and support yourself afterward. If you’ve been stuck in cycles of second-guessing yourself and want to shift into clearer, more confident decision-making, this episode will help you see the pattern differently—and begin changing it. Come on in, it’s time to choose your happy life. Cheers, Marie   RESOURCES & LINKS: 👉 Grab your FREE Choose Happy Starter Kit & Join My Email List: [Click Here] 👉 Learn about Choose Happy: https://choosehappywithmarie.com/👉 JOIN the Choose Happy Facebook Community: Click here 👉 Send me a message via Instagram:  @choosehappywithmarie   SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:👉 If you loved this episode, SUBSCRIBE to the show so that you don't miss any episodes.  And, if this episode supported you, please leave a REVIEW for the show.  It helps more women discover Choose Happy and reclaim their happiness. Thank you!

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