![]() I’m a poster child for impostor syndrome, because no matter what I accomplish, I don’t think I deserve recognition. I’ve always had an inner voice that says negative things like, “You’re such an idiot,” and “Shut the hell up for once,” even though I know this is unhealthy. I don’t remember a time in my life that I didn’t want to lose weight, even though I’ve never been seriously heavy. ![]() I’m one of those annoying people that can’t take a compliment, even though I’m worthy. I wasn’t coddled or neglected or told that I “wasn’t good enough” by anyone in my childhood, but I’ve always been prone to self-criticism, negative self-talk, low self-esteem and self-deprecation - ever since I was a young girl. My unselfish mother never misses an opportunity to make others feel good about themselves. ![]() “Twenty-one across, four letters, ‘Hoofed creatures,’” she reads aloud, waiting for me to answer first, even though she likely knows the answer.
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