From Self - Doubt to Self Discovery: A Journey of Growth, by Patience Obeng

There were times in my life when I constantly second-guessed myself. Every decision I made, every word I spoke, every step I took felt like a test I wasn’t quite ready for.I often found myself wondering, “Am I really good enough? Smart enough? Capable enough?” Hmmmm.

It wasn’t that I lacked ambition. If anything, I had too much of it. I wanted to grow. I wanted to achieve something meaningful. I wanted to make a difference. But somehow, I started to believe that others were more equipped to do those things than I was. And that quiet inner voice of self-doubt slowly became a constant companion.

Everything began to shift the day I faced a challenge I simply couldn’t avoid: joining WTIG. Honestly, the subject matter terrified me. I feared failure. I feared being exposed as "not enough." But for the first time, I didn’t move out of pressure ,  I moved out of purpose. I knew deep down that I needed to grow. And real growth? It never comes from staying comfortable.

The first few days were tough. I questioned myself at every turn. I struggled to keep up. But then, something unexpected happened. I began to enjoy the discomfort. Every little win, a concept I grasped, a task I completed, a doubt I silenced began to build my confidence.And that’s when I realized progress doesn’t always make noise.Sometimes, it’s quiet, Gentle. Found in the courage to keep showing up. That experience didn’t just change how I learn, it changed how I see myself. As I’ve felt part of the WTIG program, I’ve stopped viewing self-doubt as a weakness. Now, I see it as a compass. It doesn’t mean I’m not good enough. It just means I’m on the edge of growth. I’ve learned to ask better questions, to reach out for support, and most importantly to be patient with my journey.

Even now, I still face challenges. I still have moments of uncertainty.But the difference is I don’t run from them anymore. I face them with a little more courage, a little more faith, and a deep understanding that every step, no matter how shaky, is still a step forward.


Patience Obeng
Career Technology and Creative Art and Design teacher at Asuboni Rails M/A Basic School in the Eastern region.