I realized yesterday . . .
. . . that I engage in aggressive self-criticism in an attempt to prevent other people from saying first what I suspect they are about to say.
I was doing this yesterday at work. Mid-conversation, I realized what I was doing and that I consistently do this. However, I still couldn't stop. I don't mind saying it and hearing them agree, but the thought of having them say it first is so uncomfortable.
I was doing this yesterday at work. Mid-conversation, I realized what I was doing and that I consistently do this. However, I still couldn't stop. I don't mind saying it and hearing them agree, but the thought of having them say it first is so uncomfortable.