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We can soften and heal our Inner Critic with understanding and compassion. Our Inner Critic had an adaptive purpose; however, causes pain and discomfort in adult life. Dr. Neff describes self-compassion as “quieting of one's inner critic and replacing it with a voice of support, understanding, and care for one's self.” So we treat ourselves with the same compassion and kindness we show others who are suffering.
We can soften and heal our Inner Critic with understanding and compassion. Our Inner Critic had an adaptive purpose; however, causes pain and discomfort in adult life. Dr. Neff describes self-compassion as “quieting of one's inner critic and replacing it with a voice of support, understanding, and care for one's self.” So we treat ourselves with the same compassion and kindness we show others who are suffering.