Crazy Quote by Brigid Schulte
“I was afraid that I would find out that I didn't work hard, that I wasn't a very good mother. I was feeling so inadequate in everything I did. I was afraid that I was going to come out being this crazy, disorganized, neurotic person. So it was revelatory that I worked more than 50 hours a week and I still spent a tonne of time with my kids. It was like, "Why do I feel one way when the reality is so different?"”
About This Quote
Source Book: Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time, 2014
The quote reveals a clash between self‑judgment and actual effort, exposing how internal narratives can distort perception of one's competence and balance.
In simple terms: Self‑criticism can misrepresent reality.
Key Takeaway
Question your inner critic.
Themes
self‑esteem
parenting
work‑life balance
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- parenting
- career
- mental health
- time management
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
identity
self‑worth
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence contradicts your negative self‑view?
- How can you align perception with reality?
A Different Perspective
Self‑assessment may overlook objective evidence of effort.
