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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Shreya Biswas

Quote of the day by Anna Freud: 'How one can live without being able to judge oneself, criticize what one has...' - founder of child psychoanalysis' thought-provoking life lessons on self-reflection, self-evaluation, mental well-being and why we overthink our actions

Quote of the day by Anna Freud : Human beings spend a large part of their mental energy reviewing their own actions. After almost every decision or achievement, the mind tends to replay events, searching for what could have been improved or done differently. This habit of self-evaluation can be helpful, it builds awareness, encourages growth, and helps people refine their skills over time. But it can also become mentally exhausting when it shifts from constructive reflection to constant self-criticism, making it harder to simply enjoy what one has accomplished.

Quote of the Day Today: Anna Freud on Self-Judgment, Inner Reflection and Human Behavior

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