Psychologia Samorozwój

The inner critic

The inner critic is a persistent way of talking to yourself that is based on judgment, pressure, shaming, or anticipation of failure.

Definition

The inner critic often arises as an attempt to protect against error, rejection, or loss of control, but its language can increase shame and block action. Working with him is not about pretending that everything is fine, but about separating feedback from violence towards yourself.

Key ideas

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Practice and life

Write down one critical sentence and rewrite it as if it were being spoken by a demanding but kind mentor. Keep the information, remove the contempt.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to fight the critic with successive self-critical sentences. It is also a mistake to confuse kindness towards yourself with a lack of responsibility.

Questions for self-reflection

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