... thinking "But I've never achieved anything", I'm not talking about climbing Everest here They can be things like passing your driving test (despite being nervous), passing exams (despite doubting ... swimming, running, dancing, cooking, gardening, climbing, painting, writing… If possible, it should be something that holds your attention and requires enough focus to get you into that state ... believing them, you'll encourage other people to believe them too Instead, start thinking of yourself - with your individual DNA, fingerprints and mind - as someone who has rights and opinions...