How to Tame the “Inner Critic”

Summary

Special guest today: Trina Swerdlow, BFA, CCHT, Transformation Coach, Trainer, & the Author of: Stress Reduction Journal. Her work is purpose driven, tough childhood, “suffered in silence.” This is WHY, she loves helping people find their voices & step into their personal power. Two KEYS to make sure business owners get everything done: 1) Create a GOAL LIST each week including Personal &  Business, Check off goals after completion, highest priorities in red. 2) Get an “accountability partner” Solid support helps business owners AVOID feeling isolated. TIPS to Survive & Thrive: Survive: Stay grounded in body & to earth. “Go inward before going outward.” - Check in with ourselves. Meditate. Listen to that still small voice, connect with beingness (“human beingness”) to avoid “human doing" Thrive: Stay visible & connected to tribe (customers & community) Connectedness is KEY—inwardly & outwardly. How to Tame the “Inner Critic:” Overcoming negativity begins with ourselves & our internal dialogue. Illustration used: Poster 1) man working, trying to do some productive, writing, on man’s shoulder sits gnarly monkey telling him “you are not a good writer,  not smart enough, etc. Poster 2) same man, now monkey is OFF his back & on its back (belly up), man is holding monkey tenderly in his arms (next to his heart) & looking in its eyes, man asks for more information. “Why are you so angry at me? What are you REALLY afraid of?” Trina has helped many people tame their inner critics & every inner critic she’s EVER encountered is simply trying to protect the person. Ex: from failure and/or humiliation. Explore what you can learn about your own negative self-talk. Begin to look at this “monkey mind” from a perspective of compassion & curiosity -- knowing its simply trying to help you survive -- it’s a protector. After you begin to tame the monkey & see its core intention through caring “soft eyes,” you’ll make room to develop a positive inner voice that reminds you of your wonderful strengths & your MANY accomplishments! Resources: Stress Reduction Journal, Guided Meditations. Create “inner” Sacred Place to relax into & get nourished from the inside out.  In times of stress, keep coming back to the PRESENT MOMENT & spend TIME & ENERGY taking good care of ourselves, our loved ones, & the world at large. ~ The world needs ALL of us to COME TOGETHER ~ www.TrinaSwerdlow.com 3 FREE on homepage, quick read e-book: “Weathering Life’s Storms: 8 Powerful KEYS to Increase Your Resiliency.” Click here: Stress Reduction Journal—Meditate & Journal Your Way to Better Health Click here for CALMING MP3 Audio: Relaxing Guided Meditations --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christoph-nauer/support