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Why Beating Yourself Up is NEVER a Good Idea

Why Beating Yourself Up is NEVER a Good Idea

And how to stop doing it.

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David Gerken
Dec 27, 2024
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We all do it. Every day. In ways big and small. Do what?

Beat ourselves up. Be hard on ourselves. Be our own worst critic.

Call it whatever you want, it’s an epidemic in our society, especi

ally here in America.

What exactly do I mean by beating ourselves up? See if any of these ring a bell:

“Why did I have to eat three piece…

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