The Antidote to Low Confidence Days

Episode 81 of the The Mindful Startup podcast, hosted by Hannah Maria Barris, titled "The Antidote to Low Confidence Days" was published on April 3, 2025 and runs 11 minutes.

April 3, 2025 ·11m · The Mindful Startup

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Summary

In this episode of The Mindful Startup Podcast, I reflect on something a founder shared with me during a recent interview about the all-too-common experience of low confidence days. It's easy to get wrapped up in those moments of self-doubt, but it’s important to remember that you’re not alone in feeling this way—and that everyone, no matter how successful, has faced similar struggles.I talk about how we often internalize these low confidence days and let them define us, when in reality, they don’t say anything about our worth or capabilities. The key takeaway? Success is not defined by your low moments, but by how you respond to them.I also challenge you to shift your focus from the “self-doubt pile” to the “evidence pile”—those moments, interactions, and confirmations that prove you have everything you need to succeed. Don’t let a moment of insecurity define you.Stay tuned for the upcoming episode with the founder where we’ll dive deeper into this topic and explore how to navigate those tough days. You've got this!

Episode Description

In this episode of The Mindful Startup Podcast, I reflect on something a founder shared with me during a recent interview about the all-too-common experience of low confidence days. It's easy to get wrapped up in those moments of self-doubt, but it’s important to remember that you’re not alone in feeling this way—and that everyone, no matter how successful, has faced similar struggles.

I talk about how we often internalize these low confidence days and let them define us, when in reality, they don’t say anything about our worth or capabilities. The key takeaway? Success is not defined by your low moments, but by how you respond to them.

I also challenge you to shift your focus from the “self-doubt pile” to the “evidence pile”—those moments, interactions, and confirmations that prove you have everything you need to succeed. Don’t let a moment of insecurity define you.

Stay tuned for the upcoming episode with the founder where we’ll dive deeper into this topic and explore how to navigate those tough days. You've got this!