Strong self-criticism can be associated with having high standards and perfectionism, but often also with a low sense of self-worth or a depressive state.
Unfortunately, constant self-criticism affects our emotions and behaviors. It lowers mood, reduces motivation, is a source of frustration, leads to giving up on important activities, or overburdening oneself with work.
Changing one’s self-perception is possible, but it won’t happen in a week – it will result from daily, even seemingly small changes in thinking and behavior.
Below is a brief reminder of what to pay attention to in your daily efforts to stop self-criticism:
· Set achievable goals for yourself.
· Replace critical remarks with rewards.
· Let go of judgment and engage in action.
· Place your skills on a scale.
· Practice distancing yourself from critical thoughts.
· Don’t take yourself too seriously.
· Practice self-compassion.
· Try to learn from mistakes.
· Don’t confuse admiration with sympathy.
· Come to terms with the fact that you won’t be “perfect”.
Reading: R. Leahy, “Beat the Blues Before They Beat You: Overcoming Depression”
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