Do you speak to yourself as kindly as you would to a friend? We examine how harsh inner voices are often carried from childhood and how a kinder stance can help when you mess up. This clip explores naming and dismissing that internal critic, the role of the ‘super ego’, the limits of relying on a motivational whip, the creative costs of self-censorship, and why our biology makes criticism stick, even online.
Alain De Button in conversation with Sarah Ann
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