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Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome, and Leaning into Discomfort
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The Upsides and Downsides of Self Criticism and Mindfulness
Self-criticism can be constructive when used to differentiate between constructive and non-constructive thoughts and take action accordingly. However, dwelling on negative narratives and engaging in magical thinking can lead to going through a difficult situation twice and feeling excessively bummed out. It's important to recognize voices in your head and distinguish them from your own constructive thoughts. Mindfulness meditation involves making a mental note of sensations, such as anxiety, and stripping away personal identification, which helps to reduce the power of the sensation and make it more manageable.
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