My mentor criticizes everything I make and says it is to help me grow but I have stopped making anything because I imagine their disapproval before I even start
More people experience this than they realize.
Excessive critical input can overwhelm internal creative impulses, replacing natural experimentation with preemptive self-censorship.
“Where Are You with Mentorship in creative work?”
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.