Dealing with self-criticism

    Many people have an “inner critic” that drives them to work harder, run faster, and eat less. Self-criticism can be helpful as a motivational tool – but what happens when it becomes too stringent?

    Many people have an “inner critic” that drives them to work harder, run faster, and eat less. Self-criticism can be helpful as a motivational tool – but what happens when it becomes too stringent?

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