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Taking an honest look at ourselves is, of course, easier said than done. Confronting our inner demons can be overwhelming and lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair. Determined to take responsibility, we may get carried away, blaming ourselves for far more than our share and beating ourselves up emotionally. Although many people believe that being hard on themselves will make them better people, research does not support this belief: self-criticism has been shown to increase procrastination and rumination and impede goal progress. If you already feel worthless and incompetent, you may feel like there's no point in even trying to do better next time.
Whether your M.O. is to build yourself up or put.."
Read the full story here:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-love-and-war/201310/the-art-constructive-self-criticism?tr=HomeEssentials
Taking an honest look at ourselves is, of course, easier said than done. Confronting our inner demons can be overwhelming and lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair. Determined to take responsibility, we may get carried away, blaming ourselves for far more than our share and beating ourselves up emotionally. Although many people believe that being hard on themselves will make them better people, research does not support this belief: self-criticism has been shown to increase procrastination and rumination and impede goal progress. If you already feel worthless and incompetent, you may feel like there's no point in even trying to do better next time.
Whether your M.O. is to build yourself up or put.."
Read the full story here:
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/in-love-and-war/201310/the-art-constructive-self-criticism?tr=HomeEssentials
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