I was never praised by my parents growing up even when I had A's across the board. I never had someone tell me I'd amount to anything nor a "great job" or "you're really smart". My family would just tell me that I could do better and to never get comfortable or cocky. I get they were trying to keep my humble and had go intentions, but I felt like nothing I did was ever enough. I talk to myself now in the morning and sometimes at night while staring into a mirror, telling myself I'm smart, I've got this, and I'm doing things right, even when I don't believe it. It's sad.