Partners and friends of perfectionists often attempt to convince them they're lovable, failing to recognize the perfectionist ...

We retaliate against ourselves when we obey our inner critic. Yet can learn to forgive ourselves and move on to life without self-shaming.

2. Common Humanity. Everyone struggles at one point or another. It’s common to feel alone during difficult times, but suffering is a shared human experience. While each person’s suffering is unique in ...

As lawyers, we aspire to develop our own unique blend of analytical rigor, emotional endurance, and unshakable confidence. But beneath the polished courtroom presence or the high-profile deals, many ...

I wish I could say that if my teenage self had a window to the future, she would be proud of the person I’ve become. But, in truth, I think she would dislike me just as much as she disliked herself.

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 ...

Our minds harbor a powerful voice that critiques, judges and occasionally advises us. Commonly called the “inner critic,” it wields surprising influence over our sense of worth and progress. On first ...

In 2024, 43% of adults said they felt more anxious than they did the previous year, according to an American Psychiatric Association poll. While the source of Americans' stress varies – the economy, ...

We all have an inner critic. That voice inside our head that likes to put us down, tells us what we do wrong an makes us feel lousy. Sometimes our inner critic can be so nasty, I’ve heard it said “You ...

Your mind can be both your fiercest ally and your toughest opponent. Research uncovers what negative self-talk might really be doing for you, and how to work with it. Have you ever noticed a voice in ...

I pushed down on the Nutribullet, starting to blend my latte concoction. A few seconds later, brown liquid started splashing out of the closed container. “Dang it!” I muttered, (OK, it might have been ...