Is your inner critic out of control? If you think so, now is the time to put it at bay, as it should never take over and ruin your life. Doing self-criticism and self-evaluation when needed is right, but you shouldn't overdo it.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousYours inner critic is it out of control? If you think so, now is the time to put it at bay, as it should never take over and ruin your life. Doing self-criticism and self-evaluation when needed is right, but you shouldn't overdo it.
When our inner critic takes over we start having some annoying thoughts that are the background to our days. It is as if there was a little voice ready to remind us that we are not intelligent, efficient, precise enough, tidy, nice or prepared.
In short, our inner critic, if we are not careful, could continue to threaten our self-esteem for a very long time, until it dissolves. To live in balance we must surely know what our limits are but we must also keep in mind our strengths and try to make a good balance to better understand who we really are.
Here are some simple tips for keep our inner critic at bay and regain self-esteem. Read what are the five signs that will make you realize that your inner critic is out of control and how to intervene.
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Relations with others
Do you feel insecure in your relationships with others? If your inner critic raises this doubt, try to ask yourself if it is true. Do you have any evidence that this is really happening either it's just your impression? Answering this question will allow you to disarm your inner critic and silence him.
Stop worrying
Are you always worried that something might go wrong? Does your inner critic constantly warn you of dangers? Of course, you must always be careful enough before making important choices but excessive worry is an obstacle that blocks us. Then it is time to recover a bit of tranquility and try to let go.
Avoid comparisons
Your self-esteem may be at a really low level because you fail to fail to compare your life with that of others. Everyone is different and has their own existence, better not to make comparisons and live your life according to very specific choices not determined by comparison with others. Only in this way will you be free, original and authentic.
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Detox digitale
If you are not happy with your life and you do nothing but compare it with that of others starting from what you see on Social Networks, perhaps you need a nice digital detox to realize that not all that glitters is gold and that in feeling inferior to others while you spy their lives on Facebook you are just wasting precious time that you could use to improve your life.
Live moment by moment
Do not forget to carve out moments dedicated only to yourself where you can simply 'be'. To live moment by moment, or at least trying, is an effective strategy to grasp the positive side of life despite the difficulties and not to be overwhelmed by the demands of one's inner critic.
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What are your strategies for keeping your inner critic at bay?
Marta Albè
