The five things I typically judge and criticize about myself have to do with the way I am, act, and think. I criticize myself for having to be an introvert, but it does not help. As an introvert criticizing myself affects me by isolating myself from others. Also, I criticize myself for the way I get anxious, which then heightens my anxiety through my heart pounding fast, feeling flushed and the need to escape. When I judge myself for my anxiety either my mind is constantly running or it goes blank by shutting down. The moment I shut down is when communicating with others become difficult. Additionally, I tend to judge myself when I do not understand a concept. By judging myself for not understanding a concept, I start to feel inadequate or
