Why We Love to Hate Ourselves

The life-changing new book by bestselling psychotherapist Owen O’Kane is for anyone who regularly gives themselves a hard time.

Have you ever considered how you speak to yourself? The way you treat yourself if you make a mistake? Whether you trust and believe in yourself to do hard things?

For too many of us, being negative about ourselves is an unconscious habit we barely notice we’re doing. But psychotherapist Owen O’Kane believes our tendency to criticize, doubt, judge or belittle ourselves can easily turn into micro self-hate patterns that grow if unchallenged. And this can have a devastating impact on our mental health.

Breaking these habits can change every aspect of your life. With this simple and practical guide you will learn to recognize the chronic self-criticism and behaviours that are holding you back, tackle associated symptoms, unpick hard-wired negative thoughts, and begin to treat yourself as someone who matters.

With the tools and insights in this book, you’ll soon find that hope, confidence, self-respect and peace are within reach. It’s time to get unstuck. It's time to reclaim your life.

© Owen O'Kane 2027 (P) Penguin Audio 2027