At times our inner critic can be our worst nightmare. You might recognise it as that voice in your head that tells you not to try because you will not achieve it, and everyone will think you are a loser.
The inner critic’s job is to keep us safe within the boundary of our comfort zone. Moving outside of your zone is not necessarily dangerous but uncharted and unpredictable, and the human mind prefers familiarity.
If your inner critic is loud, you might want to get quiet, take a couple of deep breaths and ask yourself – “what are you trying to keep me safe from?”
Maybe it’s from looking foolish in front of others.
Think back to a time when you spoke out in front of others, and nothing terrible happened. Reassure that part of you that is feeling scared right now. You could say, “Thanks, but I have this covered.”
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