28 | How Self-Criticism Is Quietly Draining Your Confidence

The Highly Sensitive Woman | Confidence | Set Boundaries | Self-acceptance | Find Your Purpose | Self-esteem

Have you ever tried to use the wrong tool for the job? It might work for a while, but eventually things fall apart. The tool itself isn’t broken; it’s just being used in a way for which it wasn’t designed.

That’s exactly what happens for highly sensitive women when we try to operate like the other 80% of the population. Instead of honoring the way we’re wired, we push ourselves to fit in, and when it doesn’t work, we turn on ourselves with criticism.

In this episode of The Highly Sensitive Woman, I’m exploring how self-criticism quietly drains your confidence, why it shows up so often for HSPs, and what it costs us emotionally, practically, and relationally. Most importantly, I’ll share how you can begin shifting that inner voice from criticism to curiosity, and from self-doubt to self-trust.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

🌟 Why using the wrong “tool” is the perfect metaphor for self-criticism

🌟 The sneaky ways self-criticism convinces us it’s helpful

🌟 The hidden costs of misusing your sensitivity

🌟 A practical reframe to quiet your critical voice and rebuild confidence

🌟 Simple steps to honor your sensitivity and thrive

If you’re ready to stop misusing your strengths and start honoring the way you’re designed, this episode will give you both encouragement and the practical steps to begin.

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