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What's in this episode?

You all know what the Inner Critic is. It's that loud voice that goes off like a car alarm when something unexpected happens to you. It's there as a preservation mechanism and grew out of the beliefs you developed when you were a young child.

The critic wants you to be safe and keep you out of harm’s way, and it’s very persistent.

The Creative Self is much quieter, but in a way is much more confident than the critic. Because it is so quiet and unassuming, you don't focus on it. It's easier to ignore the Creative Self, but it’s the one that makes suggestions and comes up with the good idea.

Caroline Donahue likens your creative self to an iceberg - the critic is the small bit that sits on top and dominates, but your creative self is the enormous powerhouse the keeps the critic afloat.

Discover the 4 ways you can silence your critic and give voice to your creative self.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• The Secret Library Podcast
• Caroline Donahue
• Elizabeth Gilbert
• Joanna Penn

Associated Blog Article:

• https://emmadhesi.com/blog-post/innercritic

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