Silencing your inner critic

Ever felt like there’s a little voice in your head constantly pointing out your flaws and mistakes? You’re not alone. Meet your inner critic. Being critical isn’t bad, to critical is not good for you. Ready to transform your inner critic? Let’s get started!

What is the inner Critic?

The inner critic your inner voice that is talking negative to you. It’s the voice that tells you, “You can’t do this,” “You’re not good enough,” or “You’ll never succeed.” Negative talking to yourself can undermine your confidence. Talking negative about yourself will put you down. No need to do that.

Should your silence your inner critic?

We all talk negative about ourselves once in a while. On the other hand, constant talking negative to yourself is not good for your mental health. Talking negative to yourself can give you stress, anxiety, and even depression. It can hold you back from achieving your goals.

Tips to deal with your inner critic

Awerness

Recognize when your inner negative voice is speaking. Awareness is the first step to change. Next time you hear that critical voice, pause and take note.

Question yourself

Ask yourself what you are thinking or saying to yourself: “Is this thought true?” Often, you’ll find that these negative thoughts are exaggerated or unfounded.

Challenge your thoughts

Replace negative thoughts with positive or neutral ones. Instead of “I always mess up,” try “I made a mistake, but I can learn from it.”

Be positive

Create a list of positive affirmations and repeat them daily. Phrases like “I am capable,” “I am enough,” and “I am worthy” can help change your mindset.

Focus on your strengths

Write down your achievements and strengths. When the inner critic strikes, remind yourself of what you’ve accomplished and the qualities that make you unique.