No one really pays as much attention to you as you think.

I can be my harshest critic at times. And I projected my self-judgment to what other people might think of me. This has stopped me from putting myself out there.

This year, my coach helped me overcome that barrier by sharing with me the “spotlight effect”.

Where people overestimate how much others notice aspects of their appearance or behaviour. I realised that’s exactly what is happening to me. I’m overestimating how much people would notice my mistakes.

In a practical way, most people don’t notice or don’t care – and I found comfort in that.

So, I started sharing more of my thoughts and knowledge on LinkedIn. And I am very grateful that most of you actually wanted me to be successful. Those who paid attention noticed the good in me.

If you’re like me, it’s time to get out of your head!

You have knowledge, insights, and perspectives that people might find valuable. Start sharing them. The perfect moment is now!