Blink 1

Question 1

Where does our tendency to be self-critical often stem from?

Answer 1

Childhood.

Question 2

We’re much more likely to be critical of ourselves as adults if…

Answer 2

Our parents were critical of us as children.

Question 3

Why does our parents’ criticism affect us so much?

Answer 3

We naturally trust their judgment and seek their approval.

Question 4

How does parental criticism turn into self-criticism?

Answer 4

You criticize yourself before they can, so that you can fix the problem and avoid their criticism.

Question 5

Instead of confronting parental criticism, we often…

Answer 5

Internalize it, making it part of our mind’s internal commentary.