We all look for it somewhere, in someone. From our parents, our coaches, our teachers, peers etc. Belief. We all want someone to believe in us. To tell us "Don't worry, you can do it!" or "You got this, I believe in you."

Lucky for me, I grew up hearing these phrases everywhere I turned. And I still do. I used to rely on them heavily. I needed to hear that reassurance, that someone other than myself believed in me. I learned recently that although these things are nice to hear, and are definitely a confidence booster, they're not something I need to hear.

There will be times that people don't believe in you. "That seems kind of hard, I don't know if you can do that". "Do you really think you can do that?". "I don't think you'll make it" ."You're not (insert any word) enough". It happens. We all get some sort of doubt from others at least a few times in our lives. Usually this causes our dreams, goals, plans, etc. to sort of die down. If nobody else thinks you can do it, why should you?

The better question is why shouldn't you? Why would you let someone else determine if you're good enough, or ready enough, or enough of anything. It's your life, so why would you let others determine if you pursue your goals or not?

You don't have to believe in me. You can doubt me or discourage me, but the truth is, I don't need your belief in me in order to pursue my dreams. Of course support helps, I love when people support me in my goals. But you don't have to support me; I didn't ask you to.

I believe in me, and that's enough. I don't need someone to reassure me that I can do what I already know that I can. Don't look for belief from others, find it in yourself.