There is a voice that accompanies you everywhere. It speaks when you wake up in the morning. It comments quietly after conversations. It appears when something goes wrong, and sometimes even when things go right. This voice is so familiar that most of us barely notice it anymore. It is the voice we use when […]
Category: Inner Critic
The Inner Critic in Disguise: When ‘High Standards’ Are Actually Self-Sabotage
“I just have high standards” We live in a world that praises perfectionism. “I just have high standards,” we tell ourselves, believing it’s a badge of honor, a sign of ambition, responsibility, and success. And in many ways, it is. But there’s a fine line between healthy standards and a quiet, sabotaging voice disguised as […]