My boss complimented my work and I immediately made a joke about how I probably just got lucky and I watched his face fall in real time.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're rejecting the gift of recognition and inadvertently insulting the giver's judgment.
“Where Are You with Self-deprecating humor?”
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.