From Critic to Ally

An inner critic refers to the internal voice or thought process that can be critical and judgmental towards oneself. It's often characterized by negative self-talk, self-doubt, and a tendency to focus on perceived shortcomings or mistakes. The inner critic can be a powerful negative influence on an individual's self-esteem and mental well-being, as it may contribute to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, or low self-worth.

It is shaped by various factors such as personal experiences, societal expectations, and cultural influences. It can be particularly impactful in situations where individuals face challenges, make mistakes, or encounter setbacks, as the inner critic tends to magnify perceived flaws and undermine self-confidence.

Your inner critic is responsible for SO much of your life.

1. Self-Esteem: The inner critic can erode self-esteem by constantly highlighting perceived flaws or mistakes, leading to a negative self-perception and diminished confidence.

2. Perfectionism: The inner critic may drive perfectionistic tendencies, pushing you to set unrealistically high standards for yourself. This can result in chronic stress, anxiety, and a fear of failure.

3. Decision-Making: The inner critic can create doubt and indecision, making it challenging to trust your own judgment and make choices with confidence.

4. Relationships: Constant self-criticism can affect interpersonal relationships by making it difficult to believe in your own worth or to accept compliments and positive feedback from others.

5. Procrastination: The fear of not meeting the inner critic's high standards may lead to procrastination as a way to avoid potential failure or criticism.

6. Risk Aversion: The inner critic may discourage you from taking risks or pursuing new opportunities due to a fear of making mistakes or facing criticism.

7. Mind Reading: The inner critic can lead to assumptions about what others think, assuming negative opinions or judgments even when there's no evidence for them.

8. Negative Self-Talk: Internalizing the critical voice can contribute to a cycle of negative self-talk, reinforcing negative beliefs about yourself and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

9. Mental Health Impact: Chronic exposure to the inner critic can contribute to stress, anxiety, and even depression. It can exacerbate mental health challenges without you recognizing the root cause.

10. Physical Health: Prolonged stress and negative self-talk associated with the inner critic can have physical manifestations, contributing to issues such as headaches, muscle tension, and compromised immune function.

This work is deep! Small, foundational steps are more important than trying to do everything at once. This is a first step toward learning to love yourself.

This course is not recommended for those with unresolved Trauma or serious mental illness.

I highly recommend that you do! You can complete day 1 for a week, then day 2 for a week, etc, or you can just work through it consecutively over and over again. The more you practice these things, the more effective they get. You can't try yoga once and expect to be an expert!

Yes and no. Yes, my inner critic is gone, but I didn't 'get rid of her.' I changed my relationship with her! Now she is loving, supportive, picks me up when I'm down, and cheers me on 24/7. You can have that, too!

Both! Let me explain. I don't believe this work is out there in the world enough yet, so it may be new to most people. It is designed for anyone to be able to do it, and the more you practice, the better you get.

Not quite. This work takes time and consistency! But you will be given the tools to do this work on your own throughout your self love journey, and you will definitely feel differently about yourself when you're done. (In a good way!)

You are learning things you will use over and over again. Trying something once is never enough. With consistency, this can change your life.