Feeling stuck and unsure about your future can shake anyone's confidence. Ten years ago, I found myself in exactly that position. I was in a stable job but felt completely unconfident  and stuck in a rut  about where I was heading. I tried all the usual advice – telling myself to “think positive”  and trying to “fake it till I make it”  – yet inside I still felt like a fraud. So I decided to do something drastic: I quit my job and traveled the world for six months  in an effo

Ever feel paralyzed by overthinking?  I sure did. Ten years ago, I was stuck second-guessing every decision and my self-confidence was at rock bottom. I thought confidence  meant being fearless or magically not caring what others think. In reality, confidence is a skill you build – much like a muscle – and action  is the weight you lift. (Spoiler: you can’t think  your way into confidence; you have to do  your way in.) In fact, research suggests 73% of 25–35 year olds chronic