Hi Dancers! Have you ever noticed self-doubt holding you back as a dancer and thought that if you were just a better dancer, you wouldn't feel this anymore? Well... for most dancers, that solution simply won't work so I'm here to give you practical advice that actually does! In this episode, I will walk you through how to start breaking through the self-doubt that's been holding you back. I hope you find it to be really encouraging, confidence building, and helpful! Let me know what you think in the comments! - Kirsten Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ALXPmjFLRjA To learn more about my mindset coaching and speaking services, visit kirstenkemp.com To stay up to date on the latest announcements and blog posts at The Confident Dancer, sign up to be a part of my email newsletter community here: http://eepurl.com/gDmjtz To follow along for daily tips and behind-the-scenes looks at what I'm up to, follow me on Instagram at @kirsten_theconfidentdancer TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - how self-doubt doesn't necessarily relate to skill 2:45 - Cause of self-doubt 1: overly high and rigid expectations 5:17 - Cause of self-doubt 2: deeply embedded negative beliefs 6:06 - Cause of self-doubt 3: unresolved negative past experiences 8:22 - Cause of self-doubt 4: a lack of clarity around how success is being defined 11:01 - Cause of self-doubt 5: a hyper-fixation on the self 12:33 - Cause of self-doubt 6: a phobia of making mistakes __________________________________________________ WORK WITH ME 1:1! THE CONFIDENT DANCER COACHING PROGRAM: A 1:1 Coaching Program to help you do the inner work to step into a new level of confidence, well-being, and preparedness to accomplish your training or career goals. Perfect for pre-professional, professional, or recreational dancers wanting to build a truly confident mindset that allows you to perform your best consistently and overcome mental blocks like self-doubt, performance anxiety, perfectionism, comparison, insecurities, and more. Learn more and apply here: https://kirstenkemp.com/confident-dancer-coaching-program#confident-dancer __________________________________________________ SPEAKING & WORKSHOPS: I offer mindset seminars to equip dancers with the inspiration and practical tools to thrive in their well-being and ability to perform their personal best. These 60-90 minute seminars can be a valuable addition to the holistic support and education of your dancers at your next intensive, year-round program, or professional development opportunity for your company dancers. Learn more and inquire here: https://kirstenkemp.com/speaking-and-workshops#speaking-and-workshops __________________________________________________ ONLINE COURSES: My online course offerings are a wonderful way to learn the practical steps to retraining your mind so you can thrive and excel in your dancing, all at your own pace and for a more affordable price than individual coaching. Whether your goal is to break through fear and nervousness so you can show up confidently in your auditions or you want to release the self-criticism or self-doubt that's been draining all the joy out of dancing lately, The Confident Dancer Course and rotating mini-courses available are designed to help you do just that. Learn more and enroll here: https://kirstenkemp.com/online-course-offerings _________________________________________________ DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How To Find Your Unique Strengths as a Dancer": https://mailchi.mp/7e51450a0a3e/findyourstrengths DOWNLOAD MY FREE PDF GUIDE on "How to Break Through the Feeling of Not Being Good Enough": https://tinyurl.com/redefining-good-enough