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How can I stop hating and criticizing myself so much?

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Anonymous on Feb 13, 2017
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Everytime you think "I hate myself" or similar, try to counter-act it with at least one thought of something good about yourself, even if you're reaching. Things like "I got out of bed at least" or "my hair doesn't look bad" or "I didn't have a terrible accident today" are valid! When you criticize yourself, think about a more positive way you could have delivered that thought. For instance if you think, "I messed that up" you could add, "I could have handled that better" or "but I didn't mess it up worse at least" When you catch yoruself judging yourself and hating yourself, try to stop those thoughts - but don't judge yourself for having them. It will take time to correct this line of thinking. These are cogintive behavioral therapy techniques if you are interested in more reading.
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Anonymous on Dec 3, 2014
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Don't compare yourself to other people. This can lead to the hating and criticizing. Self Criticizing is a big part of growing up. As you grow older, it'll fade. For now, immediately stop the negative talk, find your talents whether they be silly or serious and work towards building it up. Practice. Consider who you hang out with if your friends are bringing you down. You don't deserve that, but friends who bring you up and help you succeed.
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helpfromrachel on Nov 25, 2014
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I think a good method for this would be to exercise your mind. Tape a piece of paper to your wall and write down one positive thing about yourself each day. This will build up over time and show you what a great person you are.
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Alexisheretohelpyou2 on Jul 19, 2016
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Hey sweetie, this is a tough question, and I still struggle with this from time to time. It is important to realize that nobody is perfect, and you are only human. Everyone makes mistakes, and with those mistakes, you'll grow as a person. A good way to hate yourself less, is try to surround yourself with people who truly love, and care about you. As for self critcizim, YOU are your hardest judge. As an artist, I will see flaws in my artwork that the people around me can't. Don't bring yourself down for your imperfections because people around you won't see them. You need to know that you are a beautiful, wonderful, and unique individual, and you are great. Not to mention, everybody is imperfect; But the two words to spell that is "I'm perfect." Sweetie, know it's hard, but you need to learn to love yourself. Unfortunately, it's more socially acceptable to criticize yourself, than to love yourself. Be you, and don't be so hard on yourself. You are Be-you-tiful. Hope this helps!
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Johnny20 on Nov 25, 2014
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What I can tell you is accept the fact that you are a human. Do not try to be perfect because you can not. Try to find a balance where necessary self-criticism does not become an implacable judge only condemns.
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thethirteenthour on Apr 10, 2015
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Take it a step at a time. Learning how to love yourself doesn't happen overnight! Look at why do you feel this way towards yourself. Everyone has flaws, imperfections, regrets, and insecurities, so you aren't alone for feeling this way! Surround yourself with positive, loving people. Start by affirming at least one good thing about yourself every day, even if you won't feel the same way about it tomorrow. The point is that you're wonderful and valuable just as you are, simply because you exist.
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Anonymous on Apr 15, 2015
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find the reason of hating and try to improve self in that,see the other people who are less blessed than us,we are better than them
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hobbitwho on Apr 17, 2015
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Everyday you can look yourself on the mirror and think at least one kind word about your appearence. Tell yourself you're beautiful every breathing hour.
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Anonymous on May 15, 2015
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Try setting smaller goals for yourself. If the things you want from yourself are too big, you can't achieve them right away, which makes you expect more from yourself. If you have smaller goals, or smaller thing you want yourself to do, you feel like you achieves something more easily.
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hopefulRainbows30 on Aug 16, 2016
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You can stop hating and criticizing yourself too much by claiming that you are valuable and this value is not dependent on anything. You are just inherently valuable. So I guess you have to remind yourself of that from time to time. Also, recognize that you are human. You have mistakes but your mistakes are not you. They don't define who you are; You are bigger than them. Only you can define who you will be so if you keep on hating and criticizing yourself then, you are turning yourself into something hated and powerless. What is important is that you commit to not doing the mistakes and trying very hard to stick to it. I think the point to remember who we are, that we are valuable and that our lives are very precious which should empower us to also place value on ourselves but also to other people.
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