Some thoughts about how to silence the savage inner critic so that you can learn something from your experience, rather than simply beating yourself up.
Category: Self-Esteem and Self-Sabotage
The Cycle of Crime and Punishment in Psychotherapy
A discussion of the psychological cycle of crime and punishment in people who never seem to learn from their experience or grow in psychotherapy.
Narcissism vs. Authentic Self-Esteem
Authentic self-esteem is not something that can be obtained through outside sources such as praise or compliments but rather grows from living up to our own standards and expectations so that we feel ourselves to be a person we esteem.
Envy and Self-Sabotage
A discussion of the subtle role of envy in certain forms of self-sabotage, with clinical material to illustrate it.
Compassion, Altruism and the True Spirit of Generosity
Apparent altruism and compassion may actually be a way to feel good about oneself rather than to express real generosity toward others.