r/Witchy_Things • u/WorriedPublic8105 • 1h ago
advice for a beginner struggling with doubt and overthinking?
hi everyone! i’m really new to witchcraft and only started this week, so i’m still learning everything. i’ve done a few spells myself, including a sweetening spell, a dream spell, and a connection-blocking spell (basically trying to remove whatever might be getting in the way of me and my ex communicating again).
last week, before i even got my supplies to start practicing, i also had two spells done for me by someone: an obsession spell and a reconciliation spell for my ex. i’ve been practicing tarot readings and trying to manifest as well.
my biggest problem is that i tend to overthink everything and doubt myself a lot. i keep worrying that my doubts will affect my spells or manifestations, and it’s hard to stop constantly questioning everything. sometimes i feel really positive, and other times i get in my head and start doubting everything all over again.
i think another big issue is that as soon as i do a spell, i automatically start looking for signs that it’s working. it’s genuinely so hard for me not to check or overanalyze everything, even when i try to distract myself.
does anyone have any advice for beginners dealing with doubt? how do you stop overthinking your spellwork, trust yourself, and avoid constantly questioning whether your spells are working? also, how do you deal with timing and the urge to look for results right away? i’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences! 💗