Self-criticism: The burden of it; therapist explains

From not being able to accept love, to failing to look at the bigger picture, here are some of the

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When we have a harsh inner critic, it can make us feel that we are not good enough. The constant negativity that we inflict on ourselves can harm our self-confidence and self-trust. It can make us judge ourselves all the time. "Self-criticism refers to the habit of being excessively hard on oneself, often focusing on perceived flaws, mistakes, or shortcomings. This inner critic can be relentless and demanding, leading to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and even depression or anxiety," wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou.(Unsplash)
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We are constantly perceiving our mistakes and hence we fail to focus on the big picture – our dreams and ambitions. (Unsplash)
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The constant degrading self-talk that we have with ourselves makes us believe that we are not good enough. Hence, we keep second-guessing ourselves. (Unsplash)

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We are constantly worried, even when we are successful or winning. Self-criticism makes us compromise our self-confidence. (Unsplash)
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Since we constantly believe that we are not worthy of the good things, we fail to accept love, compliments and affection from others. (Unsplash)

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