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Turning Self-Criticism into Supportive Self-Talk, with Dr. Kristin Neff
Dec 12, 2023
06:24
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On this episode, self-compassion expert Dr. Kristin Neff discusses the origins of self-criticism and the power of self-compassion. She explores the cultural and evolutionary reasons behind self-criticism and explains the importance of treating oneself with kindness and compassion.
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- Self-criticism is driven by both cultural and evolutionary factors, leading to severe self-judgment.
- Self-compassion is a more effective approach than self-criticism, allowing us to learn from mistakes and cultivate self-motivation.
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The Origins of Self-Criticism
Self-criticism is a common tendency among people, driven by both cultural and evolutionary factors. Cultural influences teach us that being self-deprecating is admirable, so we tend to cut ourselves down. Evolutionarily, when we feel threatened or have made a mistake, we enter threat defense mode. In this mode, we either criticize ourselves, isolate ourselves in shame, or freeze, all as a means of protecting ourselves. Thus, self-criticism is a natural response, although it is often more severe than the criticism we direct towards others.
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