Periagoge
Scenario

Why negative feedback feels more authentic than praise

Someone left a one-star review calling my work pretentious and self-indulgent and it feels more true than all the positive ones

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Inner critic aligns with external criticism, making harsh judgment feel more credible than appreciation.

Your guide for this
Mura
Mura works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Criticism and the creative response?”

Peri

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.