Criticism and hateful responses can feel like personal attacks on our identity, competence, or worth. This guide offers compassionate, research-informed strategies to reduce distress, preserve relationships, and build long-term emotional resilience. Why criticism hurts: a brief psychological explanation From an evolutionary perspective, social threats activate many of the same neural and physiological systems as physical … Read more

Failure—whether in a project, relationship, exam, or career move—is an experience that triggers strong emotions and challenges our identity. This guide presents evidence-based psychological strategies to help you recover, learn, and rebuild confidence. It combines clinical concepts (cognitive reappraisal, emotion regulation, attributional style) with practical, step-by-step instructions, examples, and tips that are safe to apply … Read more