Self-esteem and the inner critic
Articles on building healthy self-esteem, managing your inner critic, and overcoming imposter syndrome.
Anatomy of Confidence: How to Boost Self-Esteem Without Generic Online Advice
Mirror affirmations don't work — neuroscientists have proven. Four real CBT techniques: unconditional self-acceptance, action before confidence, taming 'shoulds,' and tracking micro-victories.
Why I Constantly Criticize Myself: How to Silence the Voice That Says You're a Loser
The inner critic is not the voice of conscience, but a mental parasite made of other people's words. Four CBT techniques: externalization, the courtroom advocate, the best friend test, and translating criticism into the language of needs.
Approval Addiction: How to Stop Living for Likes and Others' Opinions
Зависимость от чужого одобрения — это эволюционная ловушка. Четыре КПТ-техники: разоблачение эффекта прожектора, замена чтения мыслей на факты, экспозиция неидеальностью и внутренний аудит.