Inner Critic The inner critic or critical inner voice is a concept used in popular psychology to refer to a subpersonality that judges and demeans a person. The Inner Critics job is to protect you from harmensure you are ok. It does
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Inner Critic<br>
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The inner critic or "critical inner voice" is a concept used in popular psychology to refer to a subpersonality that judges and demeans a person.
The Inner Critic’s job is to protect you from harm/ensure you are ok.
It does this by leveling every criticism it imagines anyone else could level at you (including any internal self) before you can make that mistake. It is ALWAYS acting from fear.
The inner critic is not going to go away permanently nor are you.
Often when you try to step out of your comfort zone, your inner critic will emerge as these voices are threatened by new experiences.
Remember: Your thoughts are not necessarily facts. Inner Critic<br>
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VS Inner critic Internal ally In what situations does your Inner Critic most often show up? What type of phrases does your Inner Critic tend to use?<br>
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Activity: Imagine yourself in a situation in which you were disappointed in yourself. For instance because you made a mistake. What were the words you spoke to yourself?
What was the tone of your (inner) voice?
How did it make you feel?<br>
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imperative “you should” disapproving thoughts feelings and behaviours negative predictions Types of messages<br>
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What to do when self-doubt turns up Label and notice.
Separate the “I” from the inner critic.
Create a character that personifies your inner critic.
Compassionately see your inner critic’s motives.
Look for the humour.
Remove your critic from the scene.
Pantomime putting all your inner critic thoughts into a vessel (a cup, bowl, box).
Picture the voice receding into space.
Imagine you can simply turn down the volume on the critic’s voice.<br>
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Characterisation What does your inner critic say? How would you describe your inner critic? Anxious? Angry? People pleasing? Pick three words that describe it. Draw your inner critic: Externalise
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personalise<br>
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Focus on the thoughts where you put yourself down.
Develop your ally.
For every criticism write down what a good, supportive friend would say to you. Getting to know your inner critic<br>
