Where Does Self-Criticism Come From?
Fear of Making Mistakes
Pressure to Meet Expectations
Fear of Rejection or Not Being Good Enough
How Constant Self- Criticism Can Affect You
Anxiety and Overthinking
Reduced confidence
Difficulty relaxing
Feeling like an imposter or “not good enough”
How To Soften Your Inner Critic
Notice the Patterns
Practice More Compassionate Self- Talk
Develop a More Balanced Perspective
Change doesn’t mean eliminating the voice—but changing how you relate to it.
How Therapy Can Help With Self- Criticism
Therapy supports you in understanding and softening these patterns so they no longer feel as overwhelming or controlling.