Hi guys,
I hope this finds everyone well. This is quite a personal topic and I'm sure it's one that many of you have already experienced, which is trying to overcome self-doubt as a Graphic Designer.
Firstly, I thought I would give everyone a bit of background. I am a (fairly) recent graduate, having graduated in Graphic Design in 2016. Since then, I have landed roles working as a Freelance Designer on a logo design/branding project in London, working as Visual Design Intern (also in London) and most recently, working as a Junior Designer for an agency much closer to home.
Now out of the three positions I've had, this one relates to the internship I had, which was for a start-up company. I was initially supposed to be there for one year, but I only ended up being there for three months, after being told that I was 'no longer needed,' even though the company I was with assured me that this wasn't my fault and were happy to give me a reference. However, despite being told this, it has knocked my confidence and I'm still not 100% sure how to pick up the pieces and move on, without negative thoughts plaguing my mind, such as: 'maybe I wasn't fast enough. Maybe, I could've done this etc.)
Fast forward two months and while I have landed another position as a Junior Designer, I'm still experiencing these negative thoughts and I honestly fear this is affecting my performance. Some days are worse than others and it when it gets really bad, it's like looking at a blank screen and not being able to get any ideas out whatsoever, which evidently, is affecting my speed and quality of getting the job done.
On top of this, I am also Autistic and have had problems with social anxiety, so I'm constantly fearing what others think of me, which doesn't help either. So, my question is, is anyone else highly critical/experienced doubt of themselves and if so, how have you dealt with it? Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I hope this finds everyone well. This is quite a personal topic and I'm sure it's one that many of you have already experienced, which is trying to overcome self-doubt as a Graphic Designer.
Firstly, I thought I would give everyone a bit of background. I am a (fairly) recent graduate, having graduated in Graphic Design in 2016. Since then, I have landed roles working as a Freelance Designer on a logo design/branding project in London, working as Visual Design Intern (also in London) and most recently, working as a Junior Designer for an agency much closer to home.
Now out of the three positions I've had, this one relates to the internship I had, which was for a start-up company. I was initially supposed to be there for one year, but I only ended up being there for three months, after being told that I was 'no longer needed,' even though the company I was with assured me that this wasn't my fault and were happy to give me a reference. However, despite being told this, it has knocked my confidence and I'm still not 100% sure how to pick up the pieces and move on, without negative thoughts plaguing my mind, such as: 'maybe I wasn't fast enough. Maybe, I could've done this etc.)
Fast forward two months and while I have landed another position as a Junior Designer, I'm still experiencing these negative thoughts and I honestly fear this is affecting my performance. Some days are worse than others and it when it gets really bad, it's like looking at a blank screen and not being able to get any ideas out whatsoever, which evidently, is affecting my speed and quality of getting the job done.
On top of this, I am also Autistic and have had problems with social anxiety, so I'm constantly fearing what others think of me, which doesn't help either. So, my question is, is anyone else highly critical/experienced doubt of themselves and if so, how have you dealt with it? Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.