Warum dein Gehirn dich sabotiert 🧠 die Psychologie hinter Selbstzweifeln

Self-doubt often feels like a personal failure. But in reality, it stems from a deeply human mechanism of your brain. In this video, I'll explain, from the perspective of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), why your mind sometimes sabotages you—and how you can learn to distance yourself from self-critical thoughts without having to fight them. You'll learn: 💡 why our brain reacts more strongly to threat than to success 💡 why self-doubt makes evolutionary sense 💡 why "positive thinking" often doesn't help 💡 how you can develop a healthier distance from your inner critic with ACT If you often wonder why you doubt yourself despite being competent, this video is for you. 🎯 Your next step In the online course "Strengthening Self-Esteem," you'll learn to recognize self-criticism, defuse negative thoughts, and develop a more stable relationship with yourself in the long term. 👉 https://www.actitude.de/kurs/selbstwe... Or schedule a 1:1 ACT coaching session with psychologist Diana Huth: 👉 https://www.actitude.de/act-coaching-... 📚 Scientific Sources Baumeister, R. F. et al. (2001). Bad is stronger than good. Review of General Psychology, 5(4), 323–370. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/1... #NegativeBias Wegner, D. M. (1994). Ironic processes of mental control. Psychological Review, 101(1), 34–52. Hayes, S. C., Strosahl, K., & Wilson, K. (2012). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. ______ ➡️ Save 10% on our online courses with the code "YOUTUBE10": 💸 🚨 BRAND NEW: You can now book our online course "Emotional Freedom" on managing emotions: 🎉 👉 https://courses.actitude.de/emotional... 👈 👉 🤯🔜💆 If you're feeling stressed right now, take our certified stress management course "Coping with Stress": https://www.actitude.de/kurs/stress 👈 💁🏻 Reimbursement by statutory health insurance is common! 💸 🤩 Online course: Boost your self-esteem 💖 👉 https://www.actitude.de/kurs/selbstwe... 👈 🌟 Sign up now for our self-esteem challenge: 🌟 👉 https://www.actitude.de/selbstwertcha... 👈 🚀 Could you use a self-esteem boost? 🚀 Then get 6 self-esteem-boosting tips via email here: 👉 http://www.actitude.de/minikurs-selbs... 👈 👉 🤯🔜💆 If you're feeling stressed right now, check out our free mini-course "Let Stress Go": https://www.actitude.de/minikurs-stress 👈 And if you decide to take the full course afterward, your health insurance will likely even reimburse you for the course fees. 👍 If you liked the video, please give us a thumbs up and leave a comment. For more exercises, explore the channel and subscribe so we can produce even more videos like this. 🎥 🔜 📺 🎧 In the podcast "The Upward Spiral" (on Spotify), I explore helpful methods for dealing with everyday challenges. I talk to psychotherapists and scientists to learn about new and proven approaches and try out practical exercises. In each episode, we address a specific question, such as "How can I learn to cope better with anxiety?" In doing so, I contribute to the psychological well-being of individuals. I'm Diana Huth, a psychologist, media producer, and just like you, I'm on a quest for happiness. 💪 Find your path to mastering life's emotional challenges with us: https://www.actitude.de/ 📱 Check me out on Instagram:   / actitude.de   #SelfDoubt #Psychology #SelfWorth #SelfSabotage