How Unrealistic Expectations Can Sabotage Your Confidence
Unrealistic expectations are rarely random—they're often rooted in early experiences where love, attention, or safety were earned rather than freely given. As children, we absorb the unspoken rules of approval: be perfect, achieve more, don't mess up. These rules become internalized standards we carry into adulthood, showing up in our careers, relationships, and personal goals. We think we're aiming high, being disciplined, or pushing for excellence—but what we're actually doing is reenacting a belief system where worth must be proven. This pressure creates a dangerous cycle: impossible…
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