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Scenario

Why single negative feedback triggers complete identity crisis

One person criticized my presentation and now I'm questioning whether I should change careers entirely

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The ego takes partial feedback about performance and generalizes it into total statements about worth and capability.

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

“Where Are You with Cognitive distortions — identification and change?”

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.

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