Many of us admire self-criticism. We view this trait as a strong testimony for scrupulousness, honesty, responsibility, and integrity, four highly coveted moral virtues. We also deem self-criticism as ...

Wanting to improve yourself is a good thing. It shows awareness, ambition, and a desire to grow. But sometimes, the drive to ...

Telling yourself you're doing the best with what you have is one of many examples of compassionate self-care, writes ...

Perfectionism has a dark side, says Ellen Hendriksen, a clinical psychologist and faculty member at Boston University, in her new book "How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and ...

In a recent blog on the shame of unemployment I suggested that a lot of people feel a sense of shame about losing their job. One reader commented that sometimes you lose your job because you are not ...

Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may form the foundation of genuine self-respect, resilience and long-term well-being. Self-respect is often described as a ...

The impact of self-talk extends far beyond momentary thoughts, influencing everything from daily decisions to long-term life outcomes. While casual self-criticism might seem harmless, research in ...

That voice in your head that points out every mistake, questions your abilities, and reminds you of past failures isn’t just annoying – it might be the hidden engine powering your anxiety. While we ...