Even if your goal is to do as much good as possible, you might do better in a field that really motivates you than in a field that typically produces high salaries but that doesn’t interest you much. I also dislike applying for jobs—usually because the jobs I apply for are often jobs that I don’t want. However, I like applying for jobs that I do want and that I think I’m qualified for. If you don’t feel qualified for jobs in your field then I don’t know what to say other than (1) maybe you are qualified but you just have a negatively biased self-image, (2) you can make yourself qualified by learning more and picking up new skills, and (3) figure out what you are qualified and motivated to do and go do that instead.
My best answer to “inability to believe in oneself” (and almost everything else) is rigorous organization. Track your time, set yourself at least daily, weekly, and monthly goals, develop routines (e.g. a morning routine), exercise regularly, set an alarm even on days that you don’t have plans, etc. I started this about five weeks ago and saw extreme results almost overnight.
Even if your goal is to do as much good as possible, you might do better in a field that really motivates you than in a field that typically produces high salaries but that doesn’t interest you much. I also dislike applying for jobs—usually because the jobs I apply for are often jobs that I don’t want. However, I like applying for jobs that I do want and that I think I’m qualified for. If you don’t feel qualified for jobs in your field then I don’t know what to say other than (1) maybe you are qualified but you just have a negatively biased self-image, (2) you can make yourself qualified by learning more and picking up new skills, and (3) figure out what you are qualified and motivated to do and go do that instead.
My best answer to “inability to believe in oneself” (and almost everything else) is rigorous organization. Track your time, set yourself at least daily, weekly, and monthly goals, develop routines (e.g. a morning routine), exercise regularly, set an alarm even on days that you don’t have plans, etc. I started this about five weeks ago and saw extreme results almost overnight.