Self-esteem
Too much stress erodes your self-confidence. But Confidence-Culture wants to put the blame on you. Nope.
The beliefs that we hold about ourselves are often very deep seated stories that intersect with our most painful times and experiences.
We all want to be seen for who we are, and often it’s the shame of coming as our authentic selves that can send us into the vicious cycles of perfectionism and self-criticism.