Believing that self-criticism is justified can sometimes lead a person to be too hard on themselves. This can be especially true for those with perfectionistic tendencies. It's not unusual for people to not remember how long ago being so hard on themselves began. It often feels like it's always been there. Over time, this type of thinking becomes so automatic that people become desensitized and unaware of their hypercritical thinking. Take a look at the list below and see