You've got:

The Self-Doubt Spiral

"I’m not good enough."

"What if this just proves I can’t do it?"

"I don't think I’m talented enough."

What this fear says:

"Why even try? You’ll just fail."

"You’re probably not as good as you think."

"You’ll embarrass yourself."

How it shows up:

You don’t finish your paintings because you don’t want to “ruin them.”

You feel anxious even when someone compliments your work.

You paint, but never share. Or you don’t paint at all.

Why it exists:

This fear is trying to protect you from rejection and disappointment. It wants to shield you from the risk of being seen and judged. But growth requires visibility — and this fear can be met with kindness, not avoided.

👉 Ready to reframe this fear and show it some compassion?