Self-criticism is a dialogue between two aspects of yourself: the one side is attacking and angry, the other is receiving it and feeling upset and hurt.
Instead, imagine your inner dialogue as that of two strangers. As soon as you see it as external from you, you can see it more clearly.
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Embrace your imperfect side without fear. Fall in love with it. Learn to healthily laugh at yourself as you would do with your best friend when they do something funny. And don’t get upset over small things; laugh at them, instead.
Mark Twain once said:
“The human race has only on...
Humans constantly compare themselves with one another.
When we feel envious, we deny our envy as it implies inferiority. Instead, we tell ourselves that we’re just angry or indignant.
Envious people can turn hostile and actively seek to hurt you, whether consciously or unconsciously. ...
Whenever you feel like punching someone, it’s useful to take a deep breath, pause, and ask yourself the following questions:
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