EP 48 - Is Being Critical Helping or Harming You?

Many intuitive founders are highly perceptive and aware of what could go wrong.While these qualities can help us make thoughtful decisions and prevent problems, they can also turn into a habit of chronic criticism that disconnects us from joy and appreciation for what is already good and available to us.In this episode, I unpack what it actually means to be habitually critical, why so many of us develop this tendency, and how it can begin to backfire when it becomes our brain’s default way of relating to ourselves, other people, and life.Drawing from my own experiences transitioning out of academia, dating again, and supporting clients through major life transitions, I unpack major reasons why we might become habitually critical and how it might be costing us more than we think.You’ll hear:Why being critical is not inherently bad—and why whether it is helping or harming you is ultimately up to you to decide.How negativity bias, family dynamics, professional training, and sensitivity can reinforce habitual criticism.How chronic criticism can disconnect us from joy, trust, creativity, and appreciation for what is already working.How habitual criticism often turns inward into self-criticism.Simple reflection questions to help you notice when your brain spirals into habitual criticism.Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WWW.Roxanaakhbari.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to access my other free coaching resources or to book a free consultation call to explore how we can work together.If you find value in what you hear, the best way to support this podcast is to follow the show wherever you listen, leave a review, and share it with others. While it takes only a few seconds, it makes a big difference in helping others access this free resource.