Remember, there is Self Confidence, and then there is Self DELUSION.
Your 'gut' will usually keep you in 'check'.
That is why you need to build Authentic Self Esteem and teach your Body that it IS "confident" and that IT CAN 'handle this".
Otherwise, it won't believe you, and hold you back.
It's acually a mechanism of the primal brain. It is used to help keep people in certain social hierarchys.
But in modern societys may Social Staus 'cliques' and 'leagues' be DAMNED.
Rise above that idiocy, self importance, and delusion.
All 'status' and social cliques are fleeting and constantly changing.
If you base your identity and self worth on temporary and ultimately, superficial standards, you will be wasting your time and precious life energy...
Things are reallyu not 'good' or 'bad', it is ALL about how YOU 'react' or preferably, RESPOND to them.
Every challenge you face, you must learn to look at as an opportunity to grow and improve, and build authentic self esteem. No one can ever take that away from you.
We are often our own worst enemy.
Most people do NOT think that badly of us.
In fact, for some of us, people think very highly of us, and are actually interested in ourselves, our well being and peace of mind.
Can you believe that?
You can only bring that into your life if you build Self Esteem,and pursue the road to High Character.
When you do, only those people will be in your social circle.
It may not be huge, but they will be quality people. All who support you in some way.
This gives you more inspiration to be the best Man you can be.
Consistenly improving, learning, growing, evolving.
Sometimes we have to realize that what we think is a problem, actually isn't.
And sometimes when we think we NEED to have a solution, all we may really need to do is sit still, be quiet, and listen.....
There isn't always negative self talk, if you make an effort to 'quiet' your mind,and stop the incessant over analyzation and chatter...