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Another word for being to hard on yourself?

Here are some alternatives to "being too hard on yourself," depending on the specific nuance you want to convey:

More general:

* Self-critical

* Self-deprecating

* Hypercritical

* Overly demanding

* Unkind to yourself

* Putting too much pressure on yourself

* Beating yourself up

* Dwelling on mistakes

Focusing on the negative emotions:

* Self-punishing

* Doubting yourself

* Lacking self-compassion

* Feeling inadequate

* Having low self-esteem

More positive alternatives:

* Setting unrealistic expectations

* Needing to be more forgiving

* Learning to be kinder to yourself

* Practicing self-acceptance

* Focusing on self-love

The best word or phrase depends on the context and the specific message you want to convey.

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