Silence Your Inner Critic
Every human being has two voices battling it out inside their head. Our champion is the one voice encouraging us to feel confident and reach our fullest potential.
Then there’s that other voice—the one that is critical of every move we make, the one that looks at all of our perceived flaws under a microscope and calls them out with a thunderous voice, the one who tells us we can’t do anything right and we’ll never amount to anything.
Now, which voice is doing the most talking in your life? If you’re like most people, your inner critic is running the show. Ever wish you could tell it just to shut up?
Here are some powerful ways you can silence your inner critic once and for all:
Be More Mindful
To silence your inner critic, you must first become aware of it. You cannot change what you are not aware of. And this is where mindful meditation comes in.
When we practice being mindful, we tune into the here and now and become FULLY aware of the present. The more you practice mindfulness, the more aware you will be when that negative voice inside you begins to speak.
In addition, mindfulness teaches us that we are not our thoughts; we are the observer of them. Soon, you will choose which thoughts to focus on more carefully. This is a powerful shift that can change your life!
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
In a world where 24/7 social media would have us believe that everyone else is more intelligent, thinner, prosperous, and generally better than we are, it’s hard not to compare ourselves to others. But doing so only gives your inner critic weapons to use against you.
Practice Self-Compassion
You would never treat others the way you treat yourself. Begin to treat yourself with the compassion you would a small child or a wounded kitten you find. No one is perfect. But all of us are worthy of love, kindness, and respect. We must begin to show ourselves more love, compassion, and respect, and we can do that by practicing self-compassion.
Hopefully, these tips will help you silence that inner critic once and for all. If you’d like more help building your confidence and self-esteem, please get in touch with me. I work with people to empower them so they can build the life they dream about.
SOURCES:
- https://www.omaritani.com/blog/how-to-silence-your-inner-critic
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201903/silencing-your-inner-critic
- https://themindsjournal.com/how-silence-your-inner-critic/
