Self-criticisms are effective and virtually immediate de-motivators. Criticizing ourselves when we fail to meet our plans or a standard in some way is just about the worst way for us to motivate ourselves to improve and do better next time.
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![Michelle Segar, Ph.D.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.heroic.us%2Finterviews%2Finterviewee-headshots%2Fmichelle-segar.jpg&w=640&q=75)
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Michelle Segar, Ph.D.
Motivation and behavioral sustainability scientist and author of No Sweat!