No. I’m very sensitive to criticism and I lose motivation easily (with a host of other things — suspected ADHD I’m postponing getting tested for). I require a lot of external validation and pressure to function beyond bare minimum.
Originally I meant it as more of an empowering question - in theory this isn’t something that has to define you.
Granted, it’s a huge challenge to change, but it doesn’t have to define you if you choose to chip away at it. At least, thats what i tell myself,anyway - I’m wired similarly
That sucks. Have you found ways to help override that need for external validation?
No. I’m very sensitive to criticism and I lose motivation easily (with a host of other things — suspected ADHD I’m postponing getting tested for). I require a lot of external validation and pressure to function beyond bare minimum.
That’s tough!
Originally I meant it as more of an empowering question - in theory this isn’t something that has to define you.
Granted, it’s a huge challenge to change, but it doesn’t have to define you if you choose to chip away at it. At least, thats what i tell myself,anyway - I’m wired similarly