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How To Silence Your Inner Critic

Our inner critic can be a powerful force in our lives. It is that voice inside our head that tells us what we’re doing isn’t good enough, and it often feels like it’s trying to sabotage us. A lot of people find themselves struggling with their inner critic, and it can make them feel powerless or paralyzed.

But the truth is that we all have the ability to silence our inner critic – and once we learn how, we can get on with living the life we want without constantly being held back by this negative voice.

Here are some tips on how to do just that:

Recognize your inner critic for what it is.

The first step in silencing your inner critic is recognizing its presence in your life. This can be difficult because our inner critic often masquerades as our own voice. But if you start to pay attention, you’ll notice the times when your inner critic is speaking up.

Don’t believe everything it says.

Once you’ve identified your inner critic, it’s important to remember that its opinion is not necessarily the truth. Just because your inner critic says, something doesn’t make it true. So don’t believe everything it tells you – instead, question its statements and look at the evidence.

Respond with kindness and compassion.

When we’re faced with our inner critic, it’s easy to get caught up in a cycle of self-criticism. But instead of giving in to this destructive pattern, work on responding to your inner critic with kindness and compassion. This is a much more effective way of dealing with it and will help you silence it for good.

Practice positive self-talk.

In addition to being kind and compassionate towards yourself, start practicing positive self-talk as well. Instead of focusing on the negative things your inner critic is saying, focus instead on all the ways that you are capable and strong. By actively thinking positively about yourself, you can drown out much of your inner critic’s negativity.

There You Have It

The truth is that we all have the ability to silence our inner critic – and once we learn how, we can get on with living the life we want without constantly being held back by this negative voice. By practicing these strategies, you can learn how to silence your inner critic once and for all – giving you the freedom and power to live your best life.

As an Autistic

As someone on the spectrum who struggled with my own inner critic for many years, I know firsthand just how powerful it can be. But thankfully, learning how to silence my inner critic has been one of the most valuable things I’ve done in my life. And if you’re struggling with yours as well, I hope that these tips will help you find peace and quiet from that nagging voice inside your head. Good luck!​


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One response to “How To Silence Your Inner Critic”

  1. farah jasani Avatar

    Great self help💞💞💞

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