Towards the end of Sean Tatol’s “Negative Criticism,” there’s a curious, even startling turn. Unexpectedly, the essay shifts into an almost priestly register: In the contemporary context, becoming ...

Reality star Shauna Rae is dishing all the details her fans want to know about her personal life. The star of TLC's "I Am Shauna Rae" has been answering fan questions on social media and sharing a ...

Many of us use self-talk to inspire and improve ourselves. Yet the typically harsh, punishing approach often backfires (for example, Loser!). Research has repeatedly linked self-criticism to various ...

Many people beat themselves up over their inability to take criticism constructively, diving headfirst into a negative thought spiral. They may be haunted by questions like the following: “Why can’t I ...