I often feel overwhelmed and find myself in a depressive state. This only reinforces my self-limiting belief that I am inherently flawed, that others are superior, and that success is out of my reach.
Whenever I face a situation that challenges me to change my behavior or to try something new, I become depressed or burnt out. My initial reaction is to flee, not to fight. This reaction stems from my belief that I don't stand a chance, so why bother? I search for excuses to avoid facing the challenge.
The persona I've created for my inner critic is Wolfgang, a reflection of my father. It's ridiculous that I still let his words affect me - I scoff at these negative snippets.