how can your skepticism affect your self confidence? pls. cite a situation..?

Answer 1

I think the one time my skepticism affected my confidence was when I had a chance to apply for a really cool job and might have gotten it but I didn't think I would get an interview so I ended up not applying.

Answer 2

Skepticism does affect your self confidence. As an example, skepticism leads to negative self talk (I can't do it) which leads to feelings of inferiority (I'm no good, don't ask me).
When I was a single mom, I had to have self confidence in everything I did for my family. My children wanted to go to a fish museum not far away, but you had to get to it by driving on the freeway. I told myself I could not drive on the freeway to take the kids somewhere they wanted to go. I made up all sorts of excuses in my mind on why I couldn't go. What if I get nervous and can't find my exit? What if I get in an accident with the kids in the car? I've only been driving for about a year, should I go on the freeway, or is it too early? In the end, we didn't go to the museum. That made me feel very bad, indeed.