Self Criticism

Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don’t really know how to get there. Or maybe you’re someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent part of your personality. Rest assured you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with the toll that excessive self-criticism takes on their minds, energy levels, jobs, and relationships. And problems with self-talk vary dramatically from one person to the next: they can appear as mild but persistent inner criticism, full-blown self-loathing, or the pain of internalized oppression or abuse.

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Many people have tremendous struggles with self-criticism. In this audio book, I outline 3 types of strategies that help people change their inner bully or self-critical attitudes. I explain the roots of self-criticism, journal strategies that identify problems in thinking, spiritual approaches to releasing negative attitudes, strategies for changing your inner dialogue, and how to establish positive supports to help you maintain your progress.

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Discover the power of mirror meditation to help you awaken self-compassion, increase self-awareness, and gain the confidence needed to thrive.

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Is perfectionism a good thing, or does it get in our way? In The Perfectionist's Handbook, clinical psychologist Jeff Szymanski helps listeners navigate their way out of the "perfectionism paradox": If your intentions are good (wanting to excel) and the outcomes you want are reasonable (to feel competent and satisfied), why would perfectionism backfire and result in unhappiness and stress? Learn when perfectionism will pay off, and when and why it sabotages you.

Have you been meaning to become empowered? If so, you need to feel radiantly confident about yourself. We sometimes get caught up in our own assumptions so much that we do not accept criticism. This can hinder our progress, whether it is doing well at work or even in social situations. Learning to accept criticism helps to develop a positive character, one that reflects a self-assured personality. Such a quality also makes one the center of attraction to those around us and opens up doors in both our professional and personal lives.

Co jakis czas kazdy z nas spotyka sie z krytyka. Krytyka (lac. criticus – osadzajacy) powinna byc analiza i ocena dobrych i zlych stron z punktu widzenia okreslonych wartosci (np. praktycznych, etycznych, poznawczych, naukowych, estetycznych, poprawnych), jako niezbedny element myslenia wraz z opisem wyników tego myslenia i rekomendacjami, radami oraz wskazówkami do zmian. Jeden rodzaj to krytyka bez uzasadnienia, a drugi jest konstruktywna krytyka w formie feedback’u.

Do you, in fear of hurting feelings, restrain from giving criticism? In Don't Take It Personally, renowned drama critic Susan Granger presents an effective strategy for both accepting and giving criticism. Granger strips away the negatives associated with criticism and turns them into something constructive and powerful. Through a series of concrete examples and practical exercises, learn how slight changes of attitude and behavior can help us reap enormous benefits.