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Drew's avatar

Complements and words of encouragement can be received as pressure. I always tell Elisa, when someone compliments you, just say “thank you.” A self-critique response isn’t helpful and insults the person paying the compliment. Of course, inner dialogue self-critique isn’t just unhelpful, but damaging. It’s also much harder to eliminate. It’s important for those of us with anxiety and imposter syndrome to remember that self-doubt isn’t usually outwardly apparent. I’ve always been impressed with how you own a room when performing. I never would’ve guessed.

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AKBB's avatar

And very brave to push out of comfort zone and old not serving you habits. Love ya.

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