I’ve always believed the strongest catalyst for improvement is constructive feedback. Hearing or giving myself negative feedback has made me improve or try harder.
Maybe it’s my perfectionism or people-pleasing tendencies, or my deep-seated fear of inadequacy. If I dig a little deeper, I think it’s actually a coping mechanism.
I’ve had depression for as long as I can remember. I’ve always had low self-esteem, and not seen myself as good enough, so I’m exceptionally hard on myself.
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