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  • Volume 57 Number 15 Features T^ wpctprn Carolinian Page 4 Thursday .January 23, 1992 Self-Criticism So many of us find ourselves being self-critical or hear others overly criticizing themselves. It's as though we slip into being "our own worst enemy" at times as we talk or think about our inadequacies and put ourselves down compared to others or our own standards. The purpose of this article is to increase our awareness of the personal or social function of criticism. Self-criticism is not just a characteristic or a behavior in itself. We make "I'm no good" type of statements in order to accomplish something — to send a message to others or establish a social status or position. It is there to help us look at what we are actually doing, intending, or achieving when we criticize ourselves. Through awareness and understanding of our criticism, we are in a better position to change it rather than fall prey to perpetuating our own distress. A significant factor in distinguishing types of self-criticism is our motive. Please look at the fol lowing motives and note whether you can identify with them. We're often unaware of our motives until we actually try to figure them out. You may be tough on yourself and increase your discomfort to Mobilize Pressure to Improve. For example, saying "I'm not good at math" may motivate you to study more. This can be helpful at times but if it fails, it often leads to harsher self-criticism and a sense of victimization. In addition, a part of you will naturally resist and resent the other part of you that's "forcing" you to improve. You then end up with internal conflict and decreased productivity or effectiveness. Having high standards may promote a sense of Superiority and Humility.. Criticizing yourself can affirm your high standards, such as, "I can't find a good partner because of my high expectations.", or it can get others to admit their weaknesses too by admitting your own such as, "I'm just not confident in crowds." Anothermotive of self criti cism is toPlayltSafe so there won't be any surprises. Putting yourself down doesn't allow circumstances or others to do it for you — you don't get startled by failure or disappointed. For example, saying "I'm not attractive" keeps you from risking rejection by not seeking dating partners, and saying "I'm not competent" keeps you from risking rejection for a better work position. Talking about your irresponsibility serves the purpose of telling others not to anticipate anything nor make demands of you so there are No Expectations From Others. For example, saying "I'm just lazy and forgetful" will discourage others asking or counting on your help. A similar motive is to Avoid Responsibility or Accountability. An example of such self-criticism is "I can't do anything right." Self-criticism often has the effect of evoking reassurance or sympathy. When you Get Reassurance you're inclined to not want to change your self-critical ways. However, when this is a pattern, others often dislike feeling obligated or manipulated into expressing reassurance. A similar motive is to Stop Others' Criticism. Others often find it difficult to criticize a weak and self-critical person who "needs" support rather than criticism. Since many of us find it difficult or unsafe to express negative feelings directly toward others, self-criticism can bean indirect way to Express Hostility. We can frustrate and annoy others with put- down statements like, "I'm just stupid and immature" or "I'm Just a bad person." Self-criticism can also serve the purpose of Keeping Relationships or Systems Together. For example, by taking on a self-sacrificing role we might keep the family or relationship together, or by maintaining a role such as the unsuccessful and obedient child we maintain an acceptable place in a competitive family. If you'd like to better un derstand your self criticism and find alternative ways to express and meet yourneeds, the Counseling and Psychological Services Center (Room 114, Scott, 227-7469) can help you. Please call or stop by for an individual appointment or join one of our semester groups. TKE thanks recyclers; plans party Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and Budweiser wish to thank everyone in the community who helped us last year in recycling over 100,000 pounds of material and giving nearly $3,000 to local charity. TKE recycled 6,240 pounds of aluminum, 4 1,600 pounds of glass, 5200 poundsofplastic,and48,800 pounds of newspaper and cardboard. This resulted in $2,917 that the fraternity gave to charity—Webster Enterprises of Jackson County. TKE chose Webster Enterprises in recognition of this organization's outstanding work with the handicapped of Western Carolina. Their goal for this year is even bigger, so they're giving recyclers a little incentive. Stop by the TKE recycling bin this week and register to win a free Super Bowl party for you and ten friends. Put your name, age, and phone number on a slip of paper and drop it in the box attached to the recycling bin. Bud and TKE will provide the winner with burgers with all of the fixings and plenty of beverages for you Photo courtesy TKE The TKE recycling bin is located between Cullowhee Qwik Stop and Culolowhee Cafe. and your friends to enjoy while watching the Super Bowl. The winner's name will be drawn at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24. Socome by the recycling bin to register. TKE's president, Mitch Edwards, said, "We hope in the future to give the members of the community even more incentives to recycle." London tour planned for June This year's spring tour of London sponsored by the communication and theatre arts department is being moved from May to June in order to allow public school teachers to take part. Donald L. Loeffler, professor of communication and theatre arts, who has led the trip for the last six years said, "Normally the trip is in May, but this year the trip will be moved to June so that school teachers can participate." These teachers by participating can obtain course credit for upgrading their teacher's certificates. The tour, guided around Elizabethan theatre and Contemporary British theatre, will last for three weeks and will include six plays. These plays will be seen in some of London's famous theaters. The trip will also include visiting historic sites, museums, landmarks, and free time for sightseeing. According to Loeffler the twenty-one day bus tour and fifteen day rail pass will include stops at Westminister Abbey, Stratford-on-' Aron, London Tower, Windsor Castie, British Museum, Hampton Court, and Stonehenge. The estimated cost of the trip is $2,800 which includes everything but meals. "Twelve to twenty-four people usually take part in these trips," Loeffler said. A $500 deposit is required by February twenty-eighth. Six hours of undergraduate or graduate credit is available from this trip. Belk offers "environmental" exhibit The WCU Chelsea Gallery opened one of its four exhibitions for the Spring 1992 semester last Wednesday. The two collections by Gil Leebrick and Richard Mayberry consist of prints, drawings, and photographs which are all environmentally-related. The exhibit is named "Gaia: Environmental and Spiritual Connections." Gaia is a theory that states that the earth is a single living organism. Gil Leebrick is the director of the Appalachian Arts Center in Highlands, as well as a part-time member of the WCU faculty since 1985. Richard Mayberry, whose work focuses on serene nature mo tives, is a resident artist and director of the print studio at Spirit Square in Charlotte. Both of the artists works are in black and white and are environmentally related. "The pictures focus on the environmental impact, which is a good thing," said Joe Baily, a WCU student Mayberry' s work centers on etching and drawing nature scenes, however, Gil Leebrick's photos show nature after man had already made his mark. Both artists' works are very intricate and impressive and come in varied shapes and sizes. "The two artist complement each other in regard of texture and depth," said James Thompson, a WCU faculty member. Leebrick uses an 8 x 20 inch negative and develops them on contact prints rather than enlarging them for greater clarity. "In Mayberry's works, there is a sense of impending doom which makes us feel vulnerable because you are at the mercy of natures ultimate control, i.e. storms, forests, water, etc..." said Robert Godfrey of WCU's art department. Beth Johnson, coordinator of the Chelsea Gallery, is on a committee which decides whose works will be on display from a slide bank submitted by various artists. Crum Scholarships offered Through the Crum Scholarship Foundation, the English Department of Western Carolina University will award initial scholarships of $500 or more to eligible English majors in the Spring of 1992. Applications for these awards will be accepted between January 15 and February 15,1992. To be eligible for a Crum English Scholarship, you must be a WCU undergraduate who has de clared an English major at WCU no later than his or her sophomore year and who has maintained a QPR of at least 3.0 in English and 2.5 overall. The Crum Scholarship Foundation was established in recognition of the lifelong education careers of Joe and Mabel Crum, to provide continuing scholarship support for deserving undergraduate English majors at WCU. Those interested in submitting an application may pick up a Criteria Sheet from the WCU Department of English in the Music/ English building room 305, or may contact one of the following three members of the English Department Scholarship Committee at 227- 7264: Steve Eberly, ME 412 Jim Nicholl, ME 402 Joe Meigs, ME 404. ■: ■ ■■■■ ■■■■.■ ■ . :•:-:■::•:■:•: WCU BOOKSTORE .LOCATED CN CAMPUS- 227-7346 J= is . . ...... ;...--; ... .■ ... . ,..,.;,- , • . .,.,:... mmmmmmmmmmmtmmmmmmmtmtmtmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmmmmmmmimmtm Monday - Friday^ Saturday Baaaaaamaaaaaaaaaaaaisaaaiaiaaasi Mam 8 am -6 pm 10 am - 2 p aiajaaaaaaaai ■ ■ ;;-:■;■;-:" [=1 J|[l^]]|[lM|[l1 FAYE T'S TAN & BOUTIQUE^ 1 VISIT-$4.00 10 VISITS - $30.00 unlimited visits for 1 month - $40 00 Trevor Island tanning products available Open Mon. ■ Sat9 a.m. - 9 p.m. S^agWSaSST haye Taylor, owner
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