Shut Down the Critics! How to Break Free from the Impact of Negative Criticism. Whether the critic was an acquaintance or a close relative, the common message was: “You’re not good enough.” Have you been told that you lack certain skills or abilities? Has someone said you’re not “good at math” or “creative” or “organized”? Have you been told you don’t match what’s “normal” and therefore something is wrong with you? How many times did you try to prove to the people who criticized you that they were wrong, only for them to find other supposed flaws to focus on? How many times the negative criticism you’ve received has popped into your mind when you’re facing a new project or a challenge? Negative remarks can become part of what we believe is true about ourselves. We subconsciously adopt self-imposed limitations that prevent us from experiencing life to the fullest... Read More...