My mentor paired me with an accountability partner but they are so much further along that our check-ins make me feel worse about my own progress
More people experience this than they realize.
Well-intentioned support structures can backfire when they highlight disparities in progress or circumstance, undermining rather than supporting development.
“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.