A chat about feeling like an imposter as a content creator

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@bookishly.introverted 4 ай бұрын

Hi Eden, You made a great video here that I would think most people can relate to, either now or in the past. I too struggle with the inner critic and have even had people who don't know me well tell me how hard I am on myself. I don't like all the things you mentioned about myself either. I really hate hearing myself talk , or I used to. Then a friend from Australia told me that I sounded like some fancy southern lady who might be sitting on a porch drinking iced tea. That made me laugh, but it also made me realize how much I project my own feelings about myself onto other people. You are a beautiful person, with a great voice. I adore your accent and I think you're an interesting person. It takes a lot of courage to post videos on KZbin or anywhere, because we all know that people can be so cruel to other people online. I hope you never let someone else bring your down. You have lots to offer the world.

@eden_ayash 4 ай бұрын

Tracy, your comment truly touched my heart! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your own experiences🤍 I love the story about your Australian friend - it made me smile and really highlighted how we often see ourselves so differently from how others perceive us. Your kind words about my voice and accent mean so much to me, since I've always been self-conscious about them. You're right about the courage it takes to put yourself out there, and comments like yours make it all worthwhile🫶🏻🫶🏻 Thank you for your constant encouragement, I’m so very grateful for you! 🤗🌻

@Dawnsbookreviews 4 ай бұрын

Dear Eden! I struggled with the "inner critic" for many years. What I have discovered, is that your environment is extremely important. Any conversation with family, friends, acquaintances, has a huge impact. Even silence can have an impact- for example, if you tell a friend you started a new channel and they don't congratulate you, sometimes you internalize that external contempt and it becomes inner criticism. Look in the mirror, you have your answer: yes, you are beautiful, you are interesting, all of it!!❤

@eden_ayash 4 ай бұрын

Dawn, thank you for your heartfelt comment! 🤗 Your insights about the impact of our environment and the people around us are so spot-on. I hadn’t really considered it before, but you’re absolutely right-our surroundings and the reactions of those around us can really influence our inner dialogue, and I relate a lot to what you’re saying, especially how sometimes even silence can speak volumes. Your reminder to look in the mirror and affirm our own worth is beautiful advice. I’m truly touched by your kind words and your encouragement and feel privileged that you shared your experience with me. Thanks a MILLION, it means a lot to me! 🫶🏻🌻🫶🏻

@harrylew 4 ай бұрын

Having had depression for many decades, I know one thing for certain. participating in "negative self talk" imbues harmful thoughts with more destructive power. When you feel self-criticism mounting within you -- as happens in this video -- consider calling time out and replacing it with positive affirmations. For example, tell yourself that you're pretty, that your English is fine, that your insights are deep and interesting, that your hand positions are graceful, etc. All of those are true statements based on what I've seen in this and prior videos. The more you can affirm how wonderful you are, the less frequently your negative critic will hold sway and the happier and more productive you'll be. Hard to do, but the payoff can be immense.

@eden_ayash 4 ай бұрын

Harry, I can’t thank you enough for sharing your wisdom and experience. You’re absolutely right-negative self-talk can be so damaging, and it’s something I’m trying to be more mindful of. Your suggestion to replace it with positive affirmations is something I’ll definitely take to heart. It’s encouraging to hear that you’ve noticed positive qualities in the content I share; your kindness shines through your words, and I appreciate it a lot. I’ll definitely try to implement your suggestion-it sounds like a powerful tool for combating those critical thoughts. Thank you for taking the time to offer such thoughtful and helpful advice, your words truly resonated with me 🤍🌻🫶🏻

@talisimkin2 4 ай бұрын

You are inspiring me and I appreciate your videos and tips so much !! Keep going ❤

@eden_ayash 4 ай бұрын

haim shellyyyy, thank you so much my love 💛🫶🏻💛🫶🏻💛

@TheBookThing 4 ай бұрын

Well said. I’m fairly sure that everyone who does anything creative is plagued with self doubt. It’s infuriating to work on something and then in the cold light of day review it back and think ‘well that’s crap, no one can ever see that’ Just know that we, your audience watch you because the things you say are compelling and worth watching. So keep it up. Oh and your English is significantly better than many native speakers. Myself included. 😂

@eden_ayash 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Mark! I love how you phrased it-creators are plagued with self-doubt, and I agree that it’s probably an integral part of the creative process. As you mentioned in your previous post (by the way, congratulations again-that’s so exciting!), I too sometimes find it hard to believe that there are amazing people out there who find what I say somewhat interesting. While that feeling hasn’t changed for me yet, your reassurance means a lot and motivates me. Your compliment about my English made me laugh and brought me so much happiness-I’m really grateful for that! I appreciate you taking the time to leave such a kind comment 🤍🌻🫶🏻

@fabiogdeus 4 ай бұрын

Maybe not just as a content creator, but also as a writer, sometimes I find myself pondering about what I'm really doing with my life... I mean, I'm far from having a perfect life, but sometimes I ask myself if I should keep on that road. And the answer is always the same: Why not?!

@BrentDavis75 4 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you. I admire your openness and honesty. Shalom.

@eden_ayash 4 ай бұрын

Brent, thank you so much for your kind words! Being open and honest isn’t always easy, and sometimes I need this reminder that it’s what I voluntarily signed up for 😅🙈, and so it means a lot to me that you value this. Shalom to you too 🌻😊, and thank you for being here and for taking the time to write such a thoughtful comment!

@BrentDavis75 4 ай бұрын

@@eden_ayash 🙂🖖