Lately I’ve been navigating what to do when your inner critic gets too loud. This conversation started after my best friends reflected something back to me - that I’ve been carrying a weight of self-criticism and sometimes don't realize just how heavy it is. Maybe you’ve felt that too. That quiet pressure to be better, do more, or get it right - you're not alone.

Today I’m sharing what the inner critic actually is, how it forms (often in childhood), the subtle ways it shows up in adulthood, and two ways I’m learning to respond. It’s a reminder that your worth was never meant to be earned through productivity, clarity, or doing things perfectly. We can learn a new way of relating to this voice through listening and understanding what it needs, and in time gradually shift its tone to one that is more compassionate.

We’ll talk about:

• The roots of your inner critic (and what it really wants)
• Why you don’t need to fix it, just listen
• The power of slowing down without giving up
• Why your inner circle of support matters so much

Resources:

• The Untethered Soul | Michael A. Singer

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