How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself and Quiet Your Inner Critic | E88

Why is the self always the harshest critic? In this episode, we talk about how to stop being so hard on yourself and how you can quiet your inner critic, something that holds so many of us back from real personal growth. I share my own experience navigating self-criticism, why the myth of harsh self-judgment doesn’t lead to success, and finding the roots of your inner critic. If you’re ready to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion and finally stop holding yourself back from your true potential, this episode is for you.

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📍 Timestamps:
00:00 – Check-In
01:02 – Why Talk About Being Hard on Yourself
01:56 – Getting Stuck in Self-Criticism
02:59 – The Cycle of Negative Self-Talk
03:57 – Rethinking Success & Self-Criticism
05:16 – Self-Criticism in Three Stages
07:14 – Perfectionism
10:22 – Changing the Script
11:31 – Inner Child Work
15:50 – Softening Your Inner Critic
17:13 – Final Thoughts

 💡Key Takeaways
In this episode you'll learn:
  • Understanding how to stop being so hard on yourself 
  • How to recognize self-critical patterns
  • The myth that success comes from being harsh on yourself
  • Three-stage process for breaking free from your inner critic: confusion, awareness, and practice
  • How perfectionism fuels negative self-talk
  • The connection between your current inner critic and your childhood 
  • The importance of self-compassion 
  • Free "Softening Your Inner Critic" guide 
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How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself and Quiet Your Inner Critic | E88
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