Thinking about inner voices lately. Today they seem loud and annoying.
You aren't as smart as you think you are.
You are going to be found out.
Everyone will know you are unremarkable.
You are a fraud!
Those voices were a big part of my dissertation writing process. I customized my home page to greet me with the simple statement: "Inner Voices Lie." That helped some.
But those voices are back today. The snakes are out of their cages.
I know more about them now. I know they can be managed and compartmentalized.
They lie. And they need to shut up.
3 comments:
For what it's worth, I think you're somehow telepathically hearing my inner voices.
Are we all connected somehow? Eerie!
Seriously, I wish more people had this inner voice of self doubt, even occasionally. While it is great to have a positive self-image, you need to hear these voices every now and then to keep yourself in check. They may be lying 99 percent of the time, but it's a good exercise to actually prove them wrong every now and then! That's the best way I've found to shut them up for me.
Be thankful you have the inner voices casting that long shadow of self-doubt over your ambitions. When the voices stop you will have become as those you despise most. I think self-doubt is often wrought by lofty ambitions. If I was happy with my current situation and did not aspire for better my comfort zone would not be challenged. Worse still is that I would stagnate (socially, personally, and professionally) never grow. I don’t want to be where my knowledge, skills, abilities, and beliefs are not challenged and therefore, ever expanding. Some of your frustration and doubt may have its roots in the always stressful job search. “Patience is a virtue” and “good things come to those who wait” are blather and drivel when you are one immersed. But look at the other aspects of our lives – beautiful wives (inside and out), good friends, and beer. You are a lot better and stronger than you might think - at least that's my observation from the past seven years as neighbor and friend. - Unnamed neighbor
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