Towards the end of Sean Tatol’s “Negative Criticism,” there’s a curious, even startling turn. Unexpectedly, the essay shifts into an almost priestly register: In the contemporary context, becoming ...

Reality star Shauna Rae is dishing all the details her fans want to know about her personal life. The star of TLC's "I Am Shauna Rae" has been answering fan questions on social media and sharing a ...

It’s so easy as an actor, producer or director, to go on a venting rampage, rebutting a reviewer’s negative thoughts of your movies. But the key thing every creative person should never forget is that ...

Many people beat themselves up over their inability to take criticism constructively, diving headfirst into a negative thought spiral. They may be haunted by questions like the following: “Why can’t I ...

Many of us use self-talk to inspire and improve ourselves. Yet the typically harsh, punishing approach often backfires (for example, Loser!). Research has repeatedly linked self-criticism to various ...

It’s so easy for an actor, producer or director to go on a venting rampage after a negative review of their work. But then are fans expected to sit through a bad movie or performance and not "hate"?