Note that this definition: (1 ... and Europe converges in showing that self-criticism, as measured by very simple self-report questionnaires, contributes to depression, anxiety, eating disorders ...

The super-ego, by definition, despite Freud’s telling qualifications ... for unrelenting, unforgiving self-criticism? Freud’s answer is beguilingly simple: we fear loss of love. Fear of loss of love ...

Mixed in among depression, anxiety, and fear: self-doubt. To be sure ... is often the hardest part of getting beyond the harsh criticism of the superego. The next step is comparing the criticism ...

Whether we’re high power execs or stay-at-home moms, self-criticism is a tendency that many people have. In fact we often think of self-criticism as key to self-improvement. We fall for the ...

So I offer you one simple thought, six powerful words that put a much-needed filter on the inflow of self-confidence crushing commentary from the peanut gallery. Not all criticism is created equal ...