Professional Growth - How to Find Balance When Too Much Self-Doubt Gets in the Way

This read worthy ARTICLE from KQED's Mindshift provides a lens through which we can examine our students, ourselves, and our ability to influence the outcomes of self-doubt. "Persistent fear of failure and focus on the outcome also impede clear thinking, so that learning may be compromised." As we continue to focus on nurturing students and ourselves with high expectations the article emplores us to:

• Challenge the self-doubting thoughts.
• Step back in time. 
• Focus on process rather than results.
• Visualize your successful future self.