Coffe with Linda: Ladies, Battling Self-Doubt While Facing Health Struggles

byMonse

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7 days ago

You know that feeling when doubt creeps in?
🔸 “Am I strong enough for this?”
🔸 “What if I can’t handle it?”
🔸 “How can I keep going when my body is betraying me?”

If you’ve ever struggled with a health condition—whether it’s something chronic or a recent diagnosis—you know this battle all too well.
Self-doubt doesn’t just show up in business or life goals; it can show up in every part of our journey. And when you’re fighting an invisible health battle at the same time, it can feel like an overwhelming weight.

But here’s the truth I need you to hear today:
Your struggle does not define your strength.

How does health impact self-doubt?

When your body isn’t cooperating, or you're dealing with physical limitations, it’s easy to feel like you’ve lost control.
Self-doubt whispers:

• “You’re too weak for this.”
• “This dream is too big for you right now.”
• “You should just give up and rest.”

But here's the reality: You are allowed to dream big, even when you’re in the fight of your life.

Being vulnerable, being human, and asking for help are all parts of the strength you’re building. And those moments of self-doubt? They don’t mean you can’t do this. It means you’re stretching beyond what you thought was possible.

Here’s what helps me stay grounded:

💡 Start where you are. You may not be able to do everything all at once, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make progress. Take it one small step at a time. Every little bit counts.

💡 Build your community. You don’t have to go through this alone. Reach out to others who get it—whether that’s here on WA, through other health communities, or friends who understand. We rise together.

💡 Honor your limits. Rest when you need to. Listen to your body. Building your dream doesn’t mean burning yourself out—it means finding balance between effort and rest.

💡 Celebrate every victory. Whether it's sending an email, publishing a blog post, or simply showing up for yourself today—those wins matter. They’re proof you’re still fighting, still moving forward.

💡 Keep your vision alive. Your health condition doesn’t steal your dreams. It’s part of the story, but not the end of it. Keep reminding yourself why you started this journey.

So, to everyone who’s facing a health challenge while building her business, her dream, or her life:

You are allowed to struggle.
You are allowed to rest.
But you are never, ever alone.
And you are stronger than you know.

So when self-doubt comes knocking, stand up, look it in the face, and say:
“Not today. I’m here to show up for myself and my dreams.”

We’re in this together, and we rise stronger every day. 💪✨

👉 How do you push through self-doubt when you’re juggling health struggles?
Your journey might inspire someone who feels like they’re too “broken” to keep going. Share your thoughts below—let’s lift each other up. 💬👇