10/15/2026
Have you ever left a meeting, networking event, or professional gathering feeling great about how things went, only to find yourself questioning the whole experience later?
Maybe you replayed conversations, second-guessed something you said, or struggled to accept a compliment you received.
I've always been fascinated by how our brains use past experiences to shape what we expect from ourselves and others.
And sometimes, what we interpret as self-sabotage may actually be an old pattern of self-protection.
I wrote this article to explore how attachment patterns, rejection sensitivity, and the nervous system can influence the way we experience recognition, belonging, and connection in the workplace.
Because sometimes the challenge isn't earning someone's trust, appreciation, or respect.
It's allowing ourselves to believe it's genuine.
Read the latest blog for more: https://www.introspectivewithamy.com/post/when-success-feels-uncomfortable-how-old-emotional-patterns-show-up-at-work