Human Inner Dynamics

Emotions

The Essence of Emotion: Are You Listening?

Nelda Andersone Ph.D. on October 17, 2024

We're all influenced by our sometimes unpredictable companions: emotions.

We're all influenced by our sometimes unpredictable companions: emotions.

Self-Talk

What Are the Antidotes to Self-Criticism?

Nelda Andersone Ph.D. on March 29, 2024

Despite our attempts at positive self-talk, its effectiveness is often short-lived. Discover the underlying elements of transforming self-criticism.

Despite our attempts at positive self-talk, its effectiveness is often short-lived. Discover the underlying elements of transforming self-criticism.

Self-Talk

The Challenge With Self-Compassion

Nelda Andersone Ph.D. on February 26, 2024

Ever thought about being kinder to yourself? Dealing with harsh self-criticism can make embracing self-compassion tricky, but it's doable.

Ever thought about being kinder to yourself? Dealing with harsh self-criticism can make embracing self-compassion tricky, but it's doable.

Self-Talk

Self-Empowerment Strategies for Softening the Inner Critic

Nelda Andersone Ph.D. on January 19, 2024

A harsh inner critic can be a powerful motivator for achieving significant accomplishments in life; however, perhaps there is a gentler way to encourage progress. Find out how.

A harsh inner critic can be a powerful motivator for achieving significant accomplishments in life; however, perhaps there is a gentler way to encourage progress. Find out how.

Self-Talk

Taming the Critic Within

Nelda Andersone Ph.D. on December 19, 2023

Expressing disjoined aspects of the self softens the inner critic and ignites overall emotional transformation. Explore the path to self-compassion and lasting positive change.

Expressing disjoined aspects of the self softens the inner critic and ignites overall emotional transformation. Explore the path to self-compassion and lasting positive change.

Self-Talk

Decoding the Inner Critic's Origins and Purpose

Nelda Andersone Ph.D. on December 16, 2023

The childhood-rooted inner critic serves as a protective strategy and endures into adulthood, continuously shaping a negative self-perception.

The childhood-rooted inner critic serves as a protective strategy and endures into adulthood, continuously shaping a negative self-perception.

Self-Talk

Understanding the Inner Critic

Nelda Andersone Ph.D. on December 15, 2023

The way people evaluate themselves in challenging situations strongly influences their mental health, and the presence of a harsh inner critic can have lasting consequences.

The way people evaluate themselves in challenging situations strongly influences their mental health, and the presence of a harsh inner critic can have lasting consequences.