The Self Judgement/My New Orleans Experience episode
Hey, beautiful people! Welcome backkkk "Babyyyy" (in my New Orleans accent) to the Serg Show Blog . Today, I'm both excited and nervous to finally dive into a topic that's been on my mind - self-judgment and imposter syndrome. These two go hand in hand for me, and I've been battling with them in my life for some time now.
During my recent trip to New Orleans, I found myself contemplating whether I should do this episode... and I felt compelled to because the city and its people inspired me. The energy of history in every meal I savored, the landmarks I visited, and the kindness of the locals all stirred something within me.
I hope you enjoy these glimpses of my time in New Orleans as I share my thoughts on self-judgment. Reflecting on my childhood, I realize I didn't judge myself or feel out of place until I started internalizing other people's opinions and projections. Self-judgment grew its own legs 🦵 in my life, to the point where I didn't realize how much it weighed me down.
Whenever I wanted to explore my creativity, I'd become overly critical of myself before anyone else could even share their thoughts. I believe that people's opinions of us shouldn't matter unless it's constructive criticism from a trusted circle. However, what I don't believe in is speaking to ourselves in judgment. Our brains 🧠 don't distinguish between the words we feed it; they're all processed the same. So, if I constantly judge myself, I'll unconsciously add more damage to my life.
Recognizing this, I started to reframe my mindset. Even when I achieved something, it felt like it didn't really happen, like I couldn't fully accept my accomplishments. Later, I learned this was a form of imposter syndrome - feeling like "a fraud" or "a phony" and doubting my abilities. If I know deep down that I can accomplish things, why should I doubt myself? It's another form of self-judgment.
I've begun to overcome these challenges by pushing myself out of my comfort zone. The more I trusted in myself, the less these issues gripped me. Calling myself out isn't easy, but it's a choice to no longer live in that mental space.
It's a daily battle to stop judging yourself and trust in what you have to offer the world. I hope this message gives you some perspective and encourages you to call out anything within yourself that may be holding you back. Keep facing those fears! Remember to like, comment, and subscribe to my channel to support my journey! Your engagement helps me grow this platform. Thank you for reading my latest blog post - find more context in my newest YouTube video below. Stay tuned for another empowering episode, Winners!
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