Source: Sir John Tenniel's Illustrations for Alice in Wonderland. In the Public Domain Notions of what constitutes the psychological self are typically derived from verbal reflection. We are really ...

You’ve probably done something self-destructive at some point. Just about everyone has. Most of the time, it’s not intentional and doesn’t become a habit. Self-destructive behaviors are those that are ...

Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...

Knowing you have self-defense skills can help you remain calm amidst danger. You do not need to be an expert in order to protect yourself — even learning just five self-defense moves will do. Other ...

We can be our own worst critics, but when negative self-talk and self-punishment become your dominant inner dialogue, you may be experiencing emotional self-harm. It’s natural to be hard on yourself ...