Inner Critic Work

The hardest person to please is yourself.

You secretly believe that you aren’t lovable. You think if anyone gets to know you, they’ll discover that you’re not a good person.

If your boss or a friend says they need to speak to you, you think, “Oh, no! They found me out! They know I’m a fake.”

That inner critic says that you are lazy and self-indulgent. You feel that you must be hard on yourself and be your worst critic if you are to accomplish anything.

When you experience success, you immediately start to pick it apart and tell yourself how you should have done better or how it doesn’t matter. Any pleasure you might feel from success is fleeting.

Self-criticism is your worst enemy.

It feels like your core is a spoiled child who only wants to waste time and play games. You must be a harsh parent to keep the child in line.

The self-criticism you exact on yourself is painful and paralyzing, but you believe it is for your good.

When you are depressed or anxious, the voice gets louder and harsher. You tell yourself that you are hopeless; you’ll never amount to anything or find real love.

Learn to silence your inner critic.

As a child, you learned to believe that we must be hard on ourselves because this is the road to success and fulfillment. But it’s not true.

When you can quiet your inner critic, you’ll find more capacity for joy and love, be present for your family and friends, and pursue the goals that give your life meaning.

We can work together to help you overcome that inner critic, allowing you to recognize your inner critic and learn ways to be less self-critical. You will learn techniques that will help enhance your self-awareness, enabling you to become more self-compassionate.

Let’s work to silence your inner critic so that you can gain control. Contact me today!