Thanks for writing and posting this. Dealing with the inner critic and all the “shoulds” (a red-flag word in any thought you have) requires a shift in our internal narratives.
I invite everyone to lower their achievement bar. Significantly. Down to practically nothing. The one I use is “minimize harm.” Anything above and beyond is a positive benefit I put into the world.
Think about the average person in an LMIC we are trying to help. What is our achievement bar for them? Do we expect them to be a hero and step up and save the world? If not, then why expect that of you? Sure, we are more privileged and have more resources. And just the fact that you are reading this means you already care and give back. The level to which you are doing is enough.
Thanks for writing and posting this. Dealing with the inner critic and all the “shoulds” (a red-flag word in any thought you have) requires a shift in our internal narratives.
I invite everyone to lower their achievement bar. Significantly. Down to practically nothing. The one I use is “minimize harm.” Anything above and beyond is a positive benefit I put into the world.
Think about the average person in an LMIC we are trying to help. What is our achievement bar for them? Do we expect them to be a hero and step up and save the world? If not, then why expect that of you? Sure, we are more privileged and have more resources. And just the fact that you are reading this means you already care and give back. The level to which you are doing is enough.