You’re Not Enough?

You know that voice in your head saying that you are not good enough, smart enough or creative enough?

I have that voice.

I was reminded of that inner critic during a call with an amazing woman today.

I was recalling a situation where I suffered from LTS,  Less Than Syndrome.

To take you back, I was in a room with high level leaders, invited there because I was a expert on the topic that was to be discussed.

But instead of adding the value that I knew I had, I could only think about how much smarter they were than me. How much more they knew. How they were doing better in their careers. How they had earned the right to be in the room and I had not. 

My inner critic told me that if I spoke up I would likely sound stupid and should therefore stay quiet so that no one would know that I was so dumb.

My inner critic ruined my moment to add value and to share my expertise.

If you are still reading, you have experienced something similar.

But now I know the lies my inner critic tells me. She creates a swirl of negative emotions causing me to second guess myself, stifling my voice.

Today I know something that you may not. I know my value and I know when my inner critic is attempting to sabotage me.

I can intercept that inner critic and turn that negative energy into positive energy. And so can you and I can show you how. I also now know that this post has connected with someone important. It you! You are important.

And thank you for that amazing woman to remind me where I came from and where I am going, with you.