We are not born with criticism - self, or otherwise.
It is something we learn as children through our experiences and observations. In our juvenile stage we have yet to develop the cognitive capacity for reason, and so patterns are unthinkingly repeated.
An important note: In the extreme, the imbalance of looking outwards for validation creates significant anxiety. If this applies to you, please seek support rather than completing the activity that follows on your own. See your doctor, counsellor, and when you are ready to heal the underlying cause, consider a spiritual healing appointment.
For further understanding, read the associated article on self-criticism and how to heal it in Dear Brain.
Dear Brain
Criticism: the expression of disapproval of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes. (Oxford Languages)Thanks for reading Energy Matters! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. I often refer to myself as a recovering perfectionist. This is what I have learnt along the way.
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Michelle Cowles
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