How can I stop being over critical --
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Kabula
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How can I stop being over critical about myself and overanalytical about others?
It's so tiring!
It's so tiring!
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I do this. A lot.
Here are some things that worked for me.
Recognize:
It takes a lot of work.
You've spent a lot of time developing thought patterns that encourage this behavior and and you will need to spend a lot of time to reverse this.
Start by learning to use this tool: http://www.henshawconsulting.com.au/images/stories/Inner_Critic/Strategies/The_Socratic_Method_Exercise.pdf
Here is a list of cognitive distortions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_distortion
Do this every day.
Read http://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-New-Mood-Therapy/dp/0380810336
Best of luck.0
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