1 toxic thing u might be doing in conversations without realizing...
Ever feel like you’re trying everything to sound confident in conversations but somehow end up feeling worse? Here’s a bold claim: You’re likely doing something that sabotages every conversation without even realizing it. It’s so subtle that most people go their entire lives without noticing. And yet, this one trait keeps us stuck, doubting ourselves, and wondering why we can’t break free. If you’re reading this, it’s probably affecting you right now. You’re not alone – I fell into the same trap for years, thinking I just needed to “be more confident” or “try harder” in conversations. I finally discovered the real reason these quick fixes didn’t work, and I’ll share it with you here – along with how to finally let go of this one toxic trait that’s holding you back. By the end of this post, you’ll not only understand what’s causing this cycle, but you’ll have one key question to break it for good. The Misleading Social Advice Trap Let’s be clear: most social advice you hear – “Be confident!” “Fake it till you make it!” “Use these three conversation starters!” – is like putting a Band-Aid on a broken bone. These tips aren’t solving the real problem. They might give you a quick boost, but they don’t help long-term. Now, you might be thinking: “But some of those tips helped me a little… so why stop using them?” I get it. Those tips aren’t all bad, and they can work in small doses. But if they were enough, you wouldn’t still be here looking for answers, right? Those tips give temporary boosts, but they don’t create the lasting change you need. I know, because I fell for these quick fixes for years. Trying to force confidence into every conversation only made me feel worse – beating myself up when it didn’t work. And it wasn’t my fault – it’s not your fault either. Self-Judgment Projected onto Others That toxic trait? Judging others and, even more importantly, judging yourself. When you hold judgment toward yourself, it affects everything: your conversations, your confidence, your relationships.