It always sounds stupid coming from me lol
Anyone feel like stuff you say is stupid when you'd think the exact same thing is really smart if it came from someone else? I feel really stupid talking about anything that's not totally superficial. I feel like all my opinions & ideas are dumb, even ones related to my career. I'm looking for jobs & I feel like I have nothing to offer because I feel like anything that comes from my head is stupid. My filter is on way too high lol. I come off like an apathetic robot when I only talk about superficial stuff. I want more meaningful relationships like I have w/ my close friends. I never would've gotten close w/ any of them if they hadn't revealed something personal 1st. I think almost everything's too personal to talk about w/ anyone besides close friends. I feel like everything's a big secret & once I tell anyone I can say goodbye to any respect they had for me. I'm really creative but I feel like all my ideas are stupid & something I need to hide. I only started questioning this attitude recently when I told a close friend some of my ideas & he said they were great ideas that could help a lotta people. I wanna make an impact but I'm too busy thinking all my ideas are stupid
@doublelife
I understand where you coming from with this, I feel like this many times, where I second guess myself, or sit with thoughts and suggestions in my head, but wouldn't dare say it out loud in case I look like a fool, but then someone else will say the exact same thing, and it sounds awesome! So yeah, I completely get what your saying.
I guess it's a case of self confidence mixed in with social anxieties which prevent us from speaking up, so I think this is where we need to tackle the issues. I've been trying to appreciate myself more, set small achievable goals, and give myself a pat on the back once I've achieved what I've set out to do, this little technique, work wonders for your self confidence,I also try to speak to someone new every day, whether this so someone in a shop, on the street, or at school etc..... But it helps!
How have you been getting on? I notice it's been a while since you made this post.........
@professionalPerspective60 I've been getting on good thanks hbu? Thanks for the kind words. I've kinda been more focused on influencing myself lately than others & been having more luck there. I'm lucky to have opportunities to channel my logical mind. I still wanna make more of an impact on people but starting small I guess, picking 1 battle at a time.
@doublelife
Hello there!
That's how the War is won my friend, choose your battles one by one.
I'm really pleased your doing well, shifting the focus to yourself rather than on others, is a great move.
All the best