Daily Criticism and its effects
Daily Criticism and its Effects Daily criticism—especially when it’s harsh, personal, or dismissive—can slowly wear a person down, even if they appear strong on the outside. Here's how it typically affects someone over time: 1. Erosion of self-esteem When a person is criticised every day, the mind starts accepting those messages as truth. They may begin to think: i. “Maybe I’m not good enough.” ii. “Something is wrong with me.” This is especially damaging when the criticism comes from someone important (family, partner, superior). 2. Chronic stress and anxiety Constant criticism keeps the nervous system in a fight-or-flight mode. i. The person becomes tense, alert, defensive ii. Sleep may be disturbed iii. Headaches, acidity, BP issues, fatigue can appear iv. The body starts reacting as if it’s under continuous threat. 3. Loss of confidence and initiative Over time, the person may: i. Stop expressing opinions ii. Avoid taking decisions iii. Fear making mistakes iv. They may think,...