The Power of Self-Protection

When we get hurt or wounded by the world or by others, we often have engaged in self-protection strategies. When you've been hurt or wounded, I adopt a posture so that I don't get hurt again. And they can be really subtle and really clever. But while it protects us initially, it often ends up causing me. It doesn't even end up causing more problems in the future. Your trap sets. So now all of a sudden you go to work. In the second your boss gives you critical feedback, you're filled with anxiety because this job shows me that I'm good enough.