The Infectious Nature of Self-Criticism
The first step in any infection process is to colonize the host. This process runs a similar course in those infected by a seemingly never ending litany of self-directed negative barrages. Like bacteria and all viruses, self-criticism is ever in search of a victim. And the thing is there’s no amount of external validation from others, awards won or accolades proclaimed that have the power to cure or arrest negative self-talk. And boy, does self-loathing just love corroboration! Corroboration is [...]