Many of us admire self-criticism. We view this trait as a strong testimony for scrupulousness, honesty, responsibility, and integrity, four highly coveted moral virtues. We also deem self-criticism as ...

At its best, being self-critical is an objective self-assessment that can lead to personal growth. But, if you are like many people, you may find that you use it as a blunt tool to attack yourself.

Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may form the foundation of genuine self-respect, resilience and long-term well-being. Self-respect is often described as a ...

According to psychology, even strong marriages can struggle when these innocent-seeming habits become part of daily life.

This post originally appeared on the Crew blog. Nobody likes being told that they suck at anything. But no matter how you dress it up, that’s what most of us hear when we receive criticism. Not all of ...