Psychology Today | 08.09.2026 23:13
When you're having a rough time, how do you react? Are you kind, patient, and accepting, recognising that you're human and struggle sometimes, like every other person on this planet? Or do you get frustrated, berating yourself for failing—yet again!—and not measuring up? Sadly, many of us respond in the second way, treating ourselves with harshness and annoyance, rather than kindness and warmth.