Unpack the intricate relationship between self-esteem, self-consciousness, rejection sensitivity, and the other psychological factors that create persistent self-doubt. Learn why 70% of people experience imposter syndrome, how childhood attachment patterns shape adult confidence, and why success often intensifies rather than reduces self-doubt. This research-based exploration reveals why positive affirmations often fail and what approaches actually help build what psychologists call "earned security" and authentic confidence.

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