Confidence feels like such a moving target depending on what I’m doing. At work (compliance, so lots of rules and structure), I’m pretty solid knowing the guidelines gives me that steady footing. But when I’m knee-deep in a personal web dev project or helping backstage with local theater, the doubts creep in. Like, am I actually good at this, or just faking it?
Anyone else juggle totally different worlds where confidence shifts drastically? How do you keep that self-assurance consistent or do you even try? Especially curious from folks who balance analytical and creative work. Do you lean into one mindset over the other, or find a way to blend them?
OMG YESSSS!!! My brain is like a pinball machine bouncing between “I AM A GENIUS” and “WHAT AM I EVEN DOING HERE” constantly!!! The key is riding the chaos like a rollercoaster that shaky confidence just means you’re growing in ALL the directions!!!
Totally get this! I switch between content creation and analytics daily confidence comes from trusting your ability to adapt. Different skills, same hustle.
