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Naming The Inner Critic | Micro-Practice


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In this gentle practice, we explore a simple yet powerful way to relate to the voice inside that judges, scolds, or warns you: your inner critic.


Instead of pushing it away, we bring awareness, curiosity, and a touch of lightness. By noticing its patterns and giving each one a unique, loving, or even humorous name, we create space between you and the inner voice. This helps you engage with it on your terms without letting it dominate your thoughts, decisions, or self-worth.


In this session, Sriram guides you to:

🌿 Observe your inner critic without judgment

🌿 Identify its recurring phrases, tones, and patterns

🌿 Give each voice a name that feels meaningful — playful or gentle

🌿 Notice how humour and distance can reduce its grip


This practice is inspired by Rosi Greenberg’s work (Everyone Has a Sam) and reminds us: your inner critic is a part of you, but it is not you. Naming it is the first step toward choosing how much attention and power you give it.

Read more about Rosi Greenberg’s work here: https://www.everyonehasasam.com


Take a few minutes, try this micro-practice, and notice the shift in how you relate to yourself.


🎧 Part of the Micro Practice playlist — short, practical exercises for cultivating self-awareness and inner calm.


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