How to quiet your inner critic: When talking about self-esteem frequently we talk about our inner critic. The critic is the voice inside our head that constantly gives us feedback about our performance. Those with lower self-esteem listen to a particularly harsh inner critic, one whose voice is loud, clear, and persistent. The critic is so much a part of us that we hardly notice that it's debilitating. Slowly but surely, it tricks us and makes us believe that we are not worthy. So how do we quiet our inner critic? 1. Be conscious of your inner critic. Take note of the number of times during the day your inner voice demeans you. 2. Engage in a dialogue with your inner critic. When it puts you down, ask *Where is this voice coming from? *Is it a true fact? *What happens when I believe that thought? *Does it get me what I want? 3. Replace your inner critic with your inner coach, one who will guide and advise you rather than shame...
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