Nerd Church - The Writer Diaries: Dealing With Self-Doubt

If you've been around my blog at all in the past (love you!) then you probably know that I struggle with...

...Well, that list could take a while, but for the purposes of this post, I struggle with self-doubt.

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So it's probably not that much of a surprise that I also have doubts when it comes to what I'm writing.

(Even blogposts - this is like my 6th attempt at writing this week's Nerd Church, and about the 3rd possible topic I came up with)





That little voice that tells you you're not good enough is given a megaphone when you have Depression/Anxiety.

...And that can lead to a mega negative-thought spiral.

It starts with, 'would this character say this? And ends with, 'why would I ever think that I could write?! This is useless! I'm useless!' (...and sometimes worse.)

See? Mega negative-thought spiral.




Sometimes that means I gotta take a break - rest and re-charge - but sometimes it means I've gotta forget about whether it's 'good' or not.

If it's not 'good' then no-one ever has to read it.

Not if I don't want them to.



You hear that? IF YOU DON'T LIKE HOW IT TURNS OUT, NO-ONE EVER HAS TO READ IT.

We're in control here, dearest nerdlets.

It's our choice whether to unleash this blogpost, or novel, or poem, or whatever, onto the world.




No-one is forcing you to write, either, dearest nerdlets (unless they are... in which case please call the police or someone who can help you, cos that sh**'s messed up.)

If you don't wanna do it, you don't have to.




But sometimes, the only way out is through.

(Fall Out Boy quote, ftw!)

Take things a little step at a time, take a deep breath, and just give it a shot.




It's easy to get overwhelmed - not just with writing, but with everything. Trust me, I know.

But you can do this!

Break things down and do what you can - you literally can't do any more than that.

And whatever happens, you'll be able to handle it (I know, I know, it doesn't feel like it!)

I believe in you, dearest nerdlets. (One of these days I might even believe in myself!)





OK, this post turned out a little more about life in general than about writing - but *shrugs* these things happen! 😅

Do you struggle with self-doubt?

How do you deal with it?

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• Nerd Church - The Writer Diaries: Writing Vs Self-Care

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• Nerd Church - The Writer Diaries: Patchwork Writing and Whatever Works For You

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Last updated: 18th March 2020