Have you ever wondered if you are too self-critical? Well, an optical illusion might help you find out. TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform, is home to creators who specialize in optical illusions that also double as personality tests. One such creator is Mia Yillin (@mia_yillin), who recently shared an intriguing illusion to gauge your level of self-criticism.
The illusion, which garnered over 972,000 views on TikTok, consists of two separate images. Depending on your personality, you may only notice one of them at first. Take a look at the image below:
How Critical Are You of Yourself?
What did you notice first? Was it the black crow perched on top of a rock, or the man’s face constructed from smaller boulders beneath the crow? Your immediate response may provide insights into your self-critical tendencies.
The Crow: If you noticed the crow first, it suggests that you tend to be judgmental. However, Mia emphasizes that this is not necessarily a negative trait. Your strong intuition often leads you to develop quick opinions about others, and interestingly, these opinions are frequently proven correct.
The Face: On the other hand, if you noticed the face first, it indicates that you are highly critical of yourself. Mia explains that being self-critical is a defense mechanism for you, driven by your fear of being hated or rejected by others. By being excessively self-critical and self-demeaning, you subconsciously protect yourself from potential rejection. However, Mia urges those who relate to the face to not let their self-critical thoughts hinder their personal growth. She advises them to embrace who they want to be without being weighed down by self-sabotaging ideas.
The Reaction on the Internet
Mia’s precision in creating optical illusions on TikTok is well-known, and this particular illusion was no exception. Viewers and followers were quick to applaud her accuracy in capturing different personalities. The comments section was filled with praise for Mia’s insights.
One viewer shared their appreciation for the accuracy of the crow explanation, highlighting how well it resonated with their own judgmental tendencies.
However, there are always exceptions to the rule. As seen in the example below, not everyone’s perception fits neatly into the provided explanations.
Optical illusions may just be tricks of our eyes, but they can also offer valuable glimpses into our personalities. So, what did you see first? Share your insights and join the conversation!
