Why Am I So Hard on Myself?

Understanding the inner critic and developing a healthier relationship with yourself.

You keep trying. But somehow, it never feels like enough.

Have you ever noticed that even when you are doing your best, your inner voice still finds something to criticise, correct or question?

Saturday, 26 September 2026 · 18:00–20:00
Live Online via Zoom · Participation €10

Why Are We Sometimes Our Own Harshest Critic?

Self-criticism can sound like motivation.

It may tell us that we need to try harder, perform better, avoid mistakes, be stronger or stop being “too sensitive.”

But over time, this internal pressure can become exhausting.

We may minimise our achievements, focus on what went wrong, compare ourselves constantly with others, feel guilty when we rest or believe that we must earn approval through achievement.

For many people, the inner critic did not appear out of nowhere.

It may have developed through early expectations, criticism, perfectionistic environments, comparison, conditional approval or experiences that taught us that mistakes were unsafe, embarrassing or unacceptable.

What once helped us adapt may later become a voice that rarely allows us to feel satisfied with ourselves.

A Question Worth Asking

“Would I speak to someone I care about the way I speak to myself?”

Being hard on yourself does not necessarily mean that you lack confidence.

Sometimes it reflects a deeply learned belief that criticism is what keeps us responsible, successful or protected from failure.

But there is a difference between holding ourselves accountable and constantly attacking ourselves.

Self-awareness allows us to begin recognising that difference.

The goal is not to become complacent or stop growing.

It is to learn whether growth can happen without humiliation, fear or constant internal pressure.

Who Is This Workshop For?

This workshop may be helpful if you:

  • Rarely feel satisfied with what you achieve

  • Focus more easily on mistakes than successes

  • Frequently compare yourself with others

  • Feel that you should always be doing more

  • Struggle to rest without guilt

  • Set very high expectations for yourself

  • Find mistakes difficult to tolerate

  • Often replay things you said or did

  • Speak to yourself in a harsh or demanding way

  • Feel that your worth depends on achievement or approval

  • Find it easier to show compassion to others than to yourself

  • Want to understand where your inner critic comes from

  • Want to develop a healthier relationship with yourself

What to Expect

This is a live psychoeducational and experiential workshop, combining psychological knowledge with guided reflection and practical exercises.

We will explore how the inner critic develops, what may strengthen self-critical thinking and the difference between healthy self-reflection and destructive self-judgement.

You will also have the opportunity to recognise some of your own internal messages and begin experimenting with ways of responding to yourself that are more balanced, realistic and compassionate — without giving up personal responsibility or growth.

There is no expectation to share personal experiences with the group. You may participate in the way that feels most comfortable for you.

The workshop is designed for personal growth and self-reflection and does not replace individual psychotherapy or mental health treatment.

Workshop Details

Date: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Time: 18:00–20:00 (Greece time)
Format: Live Online via Zoom
Duration: 2 hours
Language: Greek
Participation Fee: €10

Reserve Your Place

Join the workshop and begin exploring the voice you use when you speak to yourself.

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