The problem of excessive self criticism is multifaceted and complex. Whether it’s drilling down beneath the surface to determine the functions and reasons that the issue exists in the first place or developing a practice for working with the thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that manifest from them it can be…

Self criticism is a major challenge for many writers, artists, and creators. In this article, we’ll test the radical notion that this character trait is not something to fix, get rid of, or heal. Ultimately, the trait is an internal self critic that is full of latent potential. Instead of…

When discussing things like stories, psychology, or art it’s common to stumble across the subject of archetypes. Before I started researching them, my idea was that they are a sort of aggregated version of common motifs, images, and tropes that you find in stories and myths. As I’ve investigated the…

Mind like a revolution.

The psychiatrist Carl Jung was an influential figure in the history of psychology. His contributions to personality theory are undeniable as he was the first to distinguish between extraversion and introversion two terms that have become ubiquitous in modern western culture over the last 100 years. In more recent times…

Self-critical thoughts often plague creative people and lead to excessive anxiety, frustration, and procrastination. The goal of this article is to locate your internal self critic as an autonomous sub-personality. We’ll explore three strategies that will help create distance between us and this inner dialogue while also developing a more…