I finished a painting last week that I thought was good but when I showed it to my mentor they said nothing for ten seconds and now I cannot look at it without seeing everything wrong
More people experience this than they realize.
The absence of immediate validation has triggered a complete collapse of self-assessment, revealing how dependent creative confidence has become on external approval.
“Where Are You with The inner critic?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.