04/09/2026
Being kinder to yourself does not mean letting go of your standards or becoming less motivated. Sometimes, it means looking more closely at what is actually driving you.
Self-criticism can feel like motivation, but it can also leave you feeling pressured, exhausted or like you are never quite doing enough. There can be another way of moving forward that is not built around constantly being hard on yourself.
Our new blog, When Self-Criticism Feels Like Motivation: The Cost of the Inner Critic, is now live and explores this idea in more depth. Read more on our website, or get in touch with Cova Psychology if you are looking for a psychologist in Melbourne, North Melbourne or via telehealth.