It tough being a budding entrepreneur.

The long solitary nights. The ups and downs. The slow months in the beginning while getting started.

But one thing that beats them all for most is the fear of the unknown.  All the "what ifs" that seem to be infinite that you could never ever predict.

Its enough to drive yourself crazy if left alone to long with your thoughts. Besides going crazy, nothing ever gets done.

When these thoughts go unchecked it is the fastest way to talk yourself out of doing anything great.

Here are a few ways to help you when these fears arise

13 Powerful Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt (So You Can Finally Move Forward in Life)

1. Say stop.
2. Look to the past and awash yourself in the memories.
3. Talk to someone about it.
4. Don’t get stuck in the comparison trap.
5. Start keeping a journal.
Keep a realistic record of your life.
Gain clarity more easily.
6. Remember: people don't care that much about what you do or say.
7. What someone said or did might not be about you (or about what you think it is).
8. Get a boost of optimism.
9. See a setback as temporary.
Remember: You are not a failure just because you failed.
Ask yourself: what is one thing I can learn from this setback?
10. Sharpen your skills.
11. Don't beat yourself up about it.
12. Celebrate that small step and win.
13. Remember: You can course-correct along the way.

Lets look at a few of these a little more deeply

3. Talk To Someone About It...

When you keep your thoughts on the inside they can become distorted, exaggerated and not very much in line with reality or reasonable expectations.

So let them out into the light. Talk to someone close to you about your self-doubts.

And by talking about those doubts with someone that is supportive you can get a change in perspective.

9. See a setback as temporary.

When you have a setback then you may start to see things through a negative and dark lens. You might see this current setback as something that will simply be your new normal.

This way of looking at things can trap you in thinking that there's no point in continuing to take action.

Setbacks happen to everyone who take chances. It is simply a part of living life fully.

Sometimes things go well and sometimes they don't. So don't make a failure into this huge thing or into your identity.

Use the mistake or failure to your advantage and to move forward once again in smarter way. Continue reading......13 Powerful Ways to Overcome Self-Doubt