Self-doubt

Questioning your own ability or worth.

Family Self-conscious
Valence negative
Arousal moderate activation
Intensity Gentle
Opposite Self-assurance

Questioning your own ability or worth. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where self-doubt lives in the body

Head
Pressure, fullness, mental load
Moderate
Chest
Hollow, sunken
Withdrawn
Stomach
A gentle stir
Quiet

Related emotions

InadequacySelf-conscious familyWorryFear familyShameSelf-conscious familySelf-assuranceThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for self-doubt. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.