5 Steps To Shut Down Your Inner Critic

Send us Fan Mail5 Steps To Shut Down Your Inner Critic  Your inner monologue, the private conversations you have inside your head, are a powerful part of your ability to succeed in life. When the voice inside your head is a constant cheerleader and proponent for you, you feel as though you can achieve anything. But, when that inner voice is a persistent critic, always telling you that you are going to fail, then you will have a challenging time achieving your dreams.  Shutting down that inner critic, the one that is always second guessing you or reminding you of your flaws, is a dominant player in your personal fulfillment and success. And learning how to shut down that negative voice can help you gain confidence and finally achieve your goals.  Start By Listening To The Voice. You may not even be aware of how often your inner critic is chiming in. Pay attention to what you are thinking and saying to yourself throughout your day. Getting a handle on what your voice is saying is the first step to silencing it.  Talk To Yourself Like You Would A Friend. When you hear that inner monologue start to chime in, try changing your words to those you would use with a friend who is having a problem. Be compassionate and encouraging, treat yourself with kindness.  Look At The Evidence. When you start to hear your inner critic tell you what you can’t do, ask yourself, how do you know? What evidence do you have to support that negative assessment? What evidence can you offer to refute those negative claims?  Don’t Live In The Past. You need to let go of past mistakes. When you mess up, accept that it happened, then move on. Reminding yourself repeatedly of how and when you screwed up is only fueling negativity and self-abuse and prevents you from making better choices moving forward.  Consider The Worst-Case Scenario. Your inner critic is probably very good at turning a possible negative outcome into a potential catastrophe. This causes you to feel more anxious than is necessary, leading to doubt and feelings of worthlessness. Stop and consider, what if that worst-case scenario actually did occur? Would it really be all that bad? In most cases, not really.  That inner critic can often have the loudest voice in the room, but don’t be afraid to keep pressing the mute button on him or her. You can be kinder and gentler to yourself while still focusing on ways to improve specific aspects of your life that don’t bring you joy. Asenseofahh Vibes! The Sanctuary of VibesSupport the showThank you. Please share to help our new network get helpful resources out. We need to learn how to live this game of life. Take care my friendsTina DixonsAsenseofAhh ™$Cashapp :$AsenseofAhh