Do you have an inner critic? Your answer is most likely yes! I can also assume you've been wanting to get rid of it many times before. In today's episode, I'm inviting you to better understand this protective part of you and learn how to befriend it (instead of destroying it).
This is an invitation to befriend this part of you:
Observe— Get some perspective and distance from this part of you. See how you can observe them, without judging it. Be curious about where you can feel them in your body or what they may look like.
Befriend— Open a dialogue with this part of you. Welcome their presence with compassion, and listen to what they have to share. Get curious about their fears, and the ways they decided to protect you from them.
Collaborate— See if you can start to write a new job description for them. Can they become your inner coach instead? Can they protect your growth instead of sheltering you from perceived danger? I would love for you to keep 3 important things in mind when you feel the inner critic popping up:
There’s no need to judge or fight this part of you. It’s there for a reason.
You have the power to slowly shift the way it’s protecting you.
Get curious about this question: Am I moving away from what I don’t want, or towards what I want?Support the podcast: buy me a coffee ☕🙏🏼
Hello, I'm Pascale! I coach artists, makers and creatives of all kinds because I believe in the cathartic power of art, and the important role you're here to play. Through coaching, we co-create a sacred space to gently untangle the knots on your rebellious path, support your wellbeing and elevate your soulful work. My clients come to me with a heart full of creative ideas... and a mind tangled in self-doubt. My role is to help them find their way back to self-trust so they can fully step into the next level of their creative vision, business and self. Together, we work on softening the inner wars they host, building emotional resilience and stepping away from the cycle of self-betrayal. Curious about working together? You're welcome to book a complimentary call so we can meet and explore coaching support options.
The Dear Creative Mind Podcast explores the depths, textures, colours and intricacies of our creative mind. Pascale Cote, coach for artists and creative entrepreneurs shares guidance on untangling the knots that often keeps us stuck in a cycle of burnout and stagnation. You’ll find grounding meditations to soothe your mind, coaching notes to help you find more focus + flow, and conversations with other artists to inspire you… in the hopes of helping you better understand your creative mind, and elevate your creative work.
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