Self Criticism

Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don’t really know how to get there. Or maybe you’re someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent part of your personality. Rest assured you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with the toll that excessive self-criticism takes on their minds, energy levels, jobs, and relationships. And problems with self-talk vary dramatically from one person to the next: they can appear as mild but persistent inner criticism, full-blown self-loathing, or the pain of internalized oppression or abuse. 

After writing the runaway best seller Not Nice, Dr. Aziz returns to tackle the biggest killer of confidence: your own inner critic. That voice in your head tells you that you can’t achieve what you want or be loved for who you are, because you’re not enough. Unfortunately, most people don’t realize just how much that negative voice is running their lives, creating stress, anxiety, perfectionism, relentless business, and overwhelm.

Discover the power of mirror meditation to help you awaken self-compassion, increase self-awareness, and gain the confidence needed to thrive.

Now in paperback: At the cutting edge of science and spirituality, New York Times best-selling author Gregg Braden explains that evolution is not the whole story of humanity--and offers a new understanding of our origins that can help us tap the extraordinary abilities we already have. What...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ""Stomach stress gurgles are no match for this spinning rolodex of chill pills."" Neil Pasricha, #1 bestselling author of The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation Life is stressful as f*ck. But it doesn’t have to be. It’s no wonder you can’t calm down: your...

This audiobook compiles Ralph Waldo Emerson's most important works: "The American Scholar", "The Divinity School Address", "Self-Reliance", "The Over-Soul", "The Poet", and "Thoreau". The audiobook is expertly read by Daniel Adam Day. Published by American Renaissance Books.

“Psychologist and therapist Ellen Hendriksen has a likable, easygoing narrating style that holds together the impressive amount of useful information in her latest audiobook.”—AudioFile This program is read by the author. Are you your own toughest critic? Learn to be good to yourself with...

Have you been finding it hard to stop punishing yourself with negative thoughts about yourself and situations around you and accepting yourself unconditionally? Do you ever feel like you’re losing a battle against anxiety, often wish you were more self-compassionate, happier, and emotionally intelligent? You are about to discover a highly effective approach to combating anxiety, negative thinking, self-blame, guilt, lack of self-compassion, and other negative emotions and unhealthy ways of thinking that have been making you unhappy and unfulfilled in life!

The Art of Self-Directed Learning is a collection of 23 stories and insights that will help you become a more motivated and self-guided learner.

Drawing on a decade of research, adventures, and interviews conducted by Blake Boles (author of College Without High School and Better Than College), this book will inspire you to craft your own unconventional education, no matter whether you're a young adult, recent graduate, parent, or simply someone who never wants to stop learning.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Here is the Nobel Prize winner in her own words: a rich gathering of her most important essays and speeches, spanning four decades that "speaks to today’s social and political moment as directly as this morning’s headlines” (NPR). These pages give us her searing...

Self-Reliance is a life-changing experience - its message of nonconformity, self-expression, and personal independence can awaken you to a new, and better, way of living. Now, historian and New Thought scholar Mitch Horowitz has deftly and faithfully retained the most powerful ideas of Ralph Waldo Emerson's original classic, and reintroduced this work in this one-of-a-kind condensation. Listenable within the space of an average commute or lunch hour, the experience of Self-Reliance may represent a true turning point in your life.

You should be in good health, mentally and physically. This is a requirement for the spiritual training in general, for meditations and the use of hypnosis. The sessions work like deep meditations. Take care that you stay undisturbed while listening. The hypnotic suggestions are supported by binaural beats for Delta and Theta states of mind to offer best results. Headphones are required. You can sit in your armchair or lie on your bed or couch.

Break free from relentless perfectionism and crushing anxiety to reclaim your peace of mind and embrace self-compassion. If you are an exhausted professional, a stressed student, or an overwhelmed parent trapped in endless loops of checking, this is your way out. Stop letting emotional paralysis...

Transform your child’s anxiety and self-criticism into lasting confidence with proven emotional coaching strategies. When daily routines turn into battles of pessimism or worry, it is easy for caregivers to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. This empowering audio guide delivers the brain science...

Many people have tremendous struggles with self-criticism. In this audio book, I outline 3 types of strategies that help people change their inner bully or self-critical attitudes. I explain the roots of self-criticism, journal strategies that identify problems in thinking, spiritual approaches to releasing negative attitudes, strategies for changing your inner dialogue, and how to establish positive supports to help you maintain your progress.

Transform neurodivergent burnout and internalized shame into gentle self-acceptance using Compassion Focused Therapy. If you are navigating daily sensory overload or the exhaustion of heavy masking, this empowering guide provides an essential emotional reset. Listen on your daily commute or...

Pragmatism: A New Name for Some Old Ways of Thinking by William James is a unique work in American philosophy. This collection of lectures James himself delivered at the dawn of the twentieth century has been a landmark in the development of the philosophical movement of pragmatism.

End chronic overthinking and quiet your harsh inner critic to finally experience lasting emotional inner peace. If you look highly functional on the outside but spend your days battling hidden anxiety and second-guessing every decision, you are not alone. This calming, compassionate guide is...

Conquer chronic overwhelm and heal internal conflict by building firm trauma-sensitive boundaries within your mind. When you are battling an exhausting inner critic, recovering from emotional burnout, or navigating high-stress daily situations, this calming self-help audio delivers immediate...

Break free from anxiety and OCD loops with actionable tools to quiet intrusive thoughts and overcome overthinking. If you feel trapped in a relentless cycle of mental review, this gentle guide offers immediate relief for your nervous system. Perfect for your stressful morning commute or when...