I turned down the chance to present again this quarter, and made an excuse about being too busy. The truth is the thought of a room full of people judging my work makes my stomach drop. So I keep passing up reviews and presentations, and keep shrinking a little each time I do.
More people experience this than they realize.
The fear of being judged makes you avoid anything where your work gets assessed.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.