I also applied a similar trick more or less with drawing, looking back at old drawings always make me cringe but I guess it's part of the progress of becoming better at the craft. Mental games are not much of a favourite for me, but I appreciate its effect on expanding my mind and developing it stronger like a muscle.
Welcome to Hive, you'll definitely understand this ecosystem better the more you engage with it. Think of yourself as an explorer exploring a new found land :)
Thank you so much 😊