Perhaps, one of the most unpleasant feelings one can experience in life is being discontent with oneself. Whereas we are prone to notice negative features in other people, we rarely turn our eyes on ourselves to critically evaluate our behavior or personal qualities.
It seems that we always find a reason why we cannot or should not change something about ourselves. In this essay, I would like to challenge this way of thinking and argue that if given a chance, there is always something that we would want to change about ourselves.
The first reason why it is worth changing something about ourselves is that it Doubt and skepticism can be very useful, motivating us to look for evidence and to think about our beliefs more critically.
second reason is that we are never perfect, and there is always room for improvement. No matter how successful or happy we might be, there is always something that we could do better.
The third reason is that change is inevitable and, if we do not change ourselves, life will do it for us. So, if we want to be in control of our lives, it is better to change ourselves on our own terms.
If we do so, though, we may discover several characteristics within ourselves that we would prefer to be different. I endeavor to be tolerant of the majority of my personality traits. I can be a slothful, irresponsible, or apathetic downer in addition to being a positive presence. These and other drawbacks have taught me how to live with them; nevertheless, my propensity to doubt my judgments is one that I’d want gone.
Doubt can be a healthy quality in some situations. If we Doubt our ability to do something, it might give us the extra push to actually achieve it. But more often than not, Doubt just leads to inaction and indecision. I would love to be able to make up my mind about things more quickly and definitively.
Part of the reason I Doubt so much is because I am a Skeptical person by nature. I tend to question everything and overthink every situation. This has its advantages, but it definitely doesn’t help with making quick decisions! If I could change one thing about myself, it would be to learn to trust my gut a bit more and go with my gut instinct instead of Doubting everything all the time.
We all have our doubts from time to time. Imagine the scenario in which the five greatest institutions in the United States are willing to accept you as a student. This is one opportunity out of a million, and you know how important it is for you to make this choice. You’re not likely to point your finger at one of them and say , “I’ll go there.”
You will probably have some doubts about whether you are good enough for this school or maybe another one would be a better fit for you.
The same goes for our everyday lives. We constantly doubt ourselves, our abilities, and our choices. And while a healthy dose of skepticism is essential to prevent us from making impulsive decisions, too much Doubt can hold us back from achieving our full potential.
If I could change one thing about myself, it would be to Doubt less and believe in myself more. Skepticism is important, but Doubt has a way of creeping in and taking over when we least expect it. If I Doubted less, I would be able to take more risks and truly see what I am capable of.
You will instead engage in significant study, determining the benefits and drawbacks of each university’s education; you will sketch out your professional future prospects as a graduate of each institution, and examine a variety of other criteria. And after many concerns and worries, you’ll finally choose your favorite school.
The very first step on your way to college is choosing the right place to study. It seems like an easy task at first glance. You just go online, type in “universities in the United States”, and voila – you have a list of hundreds of institutions to apply to. But then you start learning more about each of these universities, and you realize that it is not going to be that simple after all. Every university has its own unique atmosphere, advantages, and disadvantages. And it is up to you to decide which one suits you best.
When I was making my own choice of university, I had Doubt and Skepticism as my two closest companions. I was constantly wondering if I was making the right decision, and doubting whether I would be able to find my place in a new environment. But in the end, I made my choice and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.
If I could change one thing about myself, I would Doubt and Skepticism go away. They were not very helpful when it came to choosing a university, and they are not very helpful in general. Doubt and Skepticism tend to hold me back from trying new things and taking risks. And while there is nothing wrong with being cautious, Doubt and Skepticism take it to the extreme.
So if I could change one thing about myself, I would get rid of Doubt and Skepticism. They are not worth the worry and stress that they cause me. And life is too short to waste time on Doubt and Skepticism.
In conclusion, I believe that there is always something that we could change about ourselves if given a chance. Doubt and skepticism can be useful, we are never perfect and change is inevitable. Therefore, instead of being afraid of change, we should embrace it as an opportunity to grow and become better versions of ourselves.
