Perfectionism has a dark side, says Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical psychologist and faculty member at Boston University, in her ...

Intense feelings of self-doubt, self-criticism and self-sabotage can feel as if your brain is picking you apart. It’s as if our thoughts betray us, undermining our confidence and self-worth.

Breaking Free From the Cycle of Self-Criticism Imagine a child who is ridiculed for not knowing how to read or write. This harsh criticism is likely to discourage them from learning, creating a ...

avoid the toxic cycle of self-criticism, and take more aligned actions that serve their long-term growth. Through conscious self-talk, we allow ourselves the grace to learn from mistakes and grow ...

However, this pursuit can trigger self-criticism and negative self-evaluation ... of social rejection without getting trapped in a cycle of rumination. Replaying conversations often gives us ...

Ruminating on self-criticism often interferes with sleep, disrupting your body’s ability to repair and recharge. This cycle typically reinforces awful feelings you have about yourself and ...