Mindfulness can help us break free from the cycle of selfcriticism from "summary" of The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark; Teasdale John; Segal Williams (Zindel; Kabat-Zinn, Jon)
When we are trapped in the cycle of self-criticism, our minds are filled with negative thoughts and judgments about ourselves. We are constantly berating ourselves for our perceived faults and shortcomings, which only serves to deepen our feelings of unhappiness and inadequacy. This cycle can be difficult to break free from, as our minds become conditioned to focus on the negative aspects of ourselves and our lives. Mindfulness offers us a way out of this destructive pattern of thinking. By practicing mindfulness, we can learn to observe our thoughts and feelings without judgment, allowing us to step back from the constant stream of self-criticism that runs through our minds. Instead of getting caught up in our negative thoughts and beliefs, we can simply acknowledge them for what they are – passing mental events that do not define us as individuals. Through mindfulness, we can...
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