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  What if you succeed? Image via Unsplash Every time I wanted to do something, I'd ask myself, "What if I fail?"  I know we've all asked ourselves the same question at some point in our lives.  The fear of failure is the most crippling reason why most people can't start something for themselves.  We admire successful people as if they knew they'd succeed from the beginning.  You should know that they had the same doubts as you.  But they did it anyway.  They faced their fear of failure head-on and persevered.  So, what makes us fear failure?  Well, keep reading! So, Why Do We Fear Failure? The fear of failure can stem from a variety of sources.  Here are the most common reasons why we fear failure: 1. Self-Doubt Self-doubt can be a crippling factor in one's pursuit of success. It often stems from a deep-seated belief that one is not capable or deserving of achieving their goals .  This lack of self-confidence can manifest in constant questioning of one'

  Black is Beautiful… This is me...Black is beautiful I'm dark in complexion.  And this took a toll on me in my teen years.  It became worse when I started growing bigger due to adolescence.  I always felt like I wasn't beautiful compared to brown girls. You know, in those days, the standard of beauty was being lighter.  To be honest, I sometimes hated myself, felt worthless.  It took me years to start believing that I was beautiful, to look in the mirror and say it.  I didn't understand why I didn't believe in myself.  But later, I came to understand where my insecurities stemmed from.  Keep reading to find out more about my battle with low self-esteem during my teen years. Read Also: Abusive Partners are Always Nice to Other People Factors that Contributed to my Low Self Esteem There were alot of factors that made me feel less beautiful.  They include: 1. Skin Color Being dark-skinned in a society that values lighter skin tones can lead to feelings of inadequacy or un