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.
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.
And very brave to push out of comfort zone and old not serving you habits. Love ya.
Also may i suggest these old navy cords? I just got them and they are a bit toddler style but comfortable and kind of cute? You’d be a medium.
https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=730868032&cid=1185233&pcid=1185233&vid=1#pdp-page-content