Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see... — Louise L. Hay

Remember, you have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.

Author: Louise L. Hay

Insight: Self-criticism feels productive—like you're keeping yourself accountable—but it's actually just white noise your brain learned to play. Switching to self-approval isn't about lowering standards; it's about finally having someone on your team instead of against you.

Source: You Can Heal Your Life, p. 34, 1984