How many of us have a tested Inner Critic? Are we too hard on ourselves? What advantage does the inner critic provide?
HHHHHMMMM, the inner critic is possibly an Advantage? Yes, we do need to be reminded that projects and activities have a certain minimal quality control. For instance, without some “inner critic” we might paint only half the house, and leave the other half with only primer on the walls….. Use your imagination, this list is endless, and don’t be too hard on yourself if you have only painted half your house!
Mentor Coaching Foundations (https://www.mentorcoach.com/foundations/
Mentor coaching has the wisdom to point out that using tools to put things aside, like placing your inner critic messages, or pictures in a glove box or freezer can be helpful.
My wife and I use a code word “flow” to remind us that we are being to critical of ourselves or each other, and we talk things through at a later time.
Let me know if we can connect and explore the myriad of possibilities that are involved when we explore our inner critic. Are willing to face your inner truth?
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