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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 2 MIN

How to Fire Your Inner Critic and Reclaim the Driver’s Seat

from The Warrior Mindset Podcast · host Chitra Rochlani

Who is actually running your life right now? Is it you, or is it that persistent voice telling you that you are not good enough? In my world, we call this the inner critic or the “evil inner witch.”This is the voice of fear, worry, doubt, and insecurity. It is often the loudest voice in the room. This critic is an old program installed by society, conditioning, or how you were raised. While it might think it is protecting you, it is actually keeping you small.When the critic is in charge:* We overwork: We push ourselves to prove our worth to others.* We fear conflict: We say yes when we want to say no because we need external validation.* We chase metrics: We follow external markers of success but feel empty on the inside.The Three A’s: Reclaiming Your PowerTo win the mind so you can win the world, you must move into the “win” phase of the GROW model: Get insight, Recognize, Overcome, and Win. This transition happens through the Three A’s:* Awareness: You must catch the thought. When anxiety hits, stop and acknowledge it. Be the observer of the thought, not the thought itself.* Acceptance: This is radical. Do not fight the thought or shame yourself for having it. Acknowledging that it makes sense to feel this way because you are human actually disarms the critic.* Action: You must validate your own worth. Do not wait for a boss, partner, or child to tell you that you did a good job: tell yourself and internalize your wins.Mindset work is a practice. Just as you would not go to the gym once and expect a brand new body, you cannot do this work once and expect a new life.Join the Workshop: Manifest Like a ProIf you are ready to find true alignment and stop the cycle of “hustling” without direction, I invite you to our upcoming live event.The Power of AlignmentIn this interactive session, we will explore how to raise your vibration and attract your tribe through the trifecta of Intuitive Edge, Emotional Maturity, and Intellectual Growth.We Will Explore:* Awareness: Pinpointing the specific areas that need your attention.* Clarity and Purity: The two essential prerequisites to manifestation.* Attract, Don’t Chase: How to integrate your purpose, passion, and legacy.Event Details* Date: March 25, 2026* Time: 7:00 PM ET* Location: Live on Zoom* Investment: $33* Link: Register for the Alignment Workshop Here“I always love listening to you because you make me think about things I never think about (things I completely take for granted). So I appreciate being reminded!”-EvelynStop letting the inner witch drive the car. You are the driver: your warrior and your inner cheerleader belong at the wheel. Get full access to Chitra Rochlani at thewarriormindset.substack.com/subscribe

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