The Repeating Thought That’s Killing Your Confidence

What’s the sentence your brain whispers right before you take action? “I’m not ready.” “What if I mess this up?” Left unchecked, those looping thoughts slowly chip away at your confidence and train your brain to avoid risk.

In this episode of Bad Day Excellence, Brian Walsh breaks down how self-doubt becomes a habit, why your brain rewards hesitation, and how to interrupt the cycle with a simple habit loop shift. You’ll learn how to flip “what if” into action, ride out the six-second wave of fear, and create small wins that build lasting confidence.

What you’ll discover in this episode:

• Why repeating thoughts literally create your reality

• The TAP cycle (Trigger, Action, Prize) that keeps self-doubt alive

• How perfectionism is just procrastination in disguise

• A micro-habit to replace hesitation with progress

• Real-life examples to apply at work, home, health, and money

• This week’s challenge to identify and break your top self-doubt phrase

If you’ve ever stalled out at the edge of opportunity, this episode will give you the tools to turn hesitation into resilience.