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5 Ways To Tell If You’re Insecure As A Writer
And 5 ways to smash through them
Insecurity is the number one feeling that holds people back from greatness.
As a freelance writer, it’s essential to know when you’re insecure so that you can work on overcoming it. Here are five signs that you might be an insecure writer and five ways to kick those signs ass.
You’re constantly second-guessing your work
Have you ever felt like all your hard work is never enough, and that annoying voice inside your head keeps second-guessing your every move?
You are not alone. It’s time to squash that inner critic and accept that excellence cannot be rushed. Our work won’t always feel perfect the first time around. Still, we can turn our dreams into realities with patience and perseverance.
So take a deep breath — you got this.
How to smash through this:
When you feel stuck in the second-guessing loop, give yourself a break and do something else for a while. You can also break down the task into smaller chunks and work on them one at a time.
