I recently conducted two workshops on the ever-persistent topic of the inner critic, which reminded me how many of us live with this loud and dominating inner voice. My work with the inner critic only ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Therapy and journalling has helped me … Ro Mitchell.Photograph: Jemimah Read (Photograph: Jemimah Read) I wish I could say that if ...

The inner critic is a scolding voice in our head that hurls “can'ts” and “shoulds” at us: “You can't go.” “You can't make it alone.” “You should stay put.” The inner critic is a mindset, usually from ...

The inner critic activates feelings of shame, and those feelings, in turn, give the inner critic more credibility. This cyclical relationship traps individuals in a pattern of self-loathing, ...

The inner critic is a near-universal human experience, not a personal flaw — and a simple journaling habit can interrupt its hold. Micro-habits under ten minutes are far more likely to stick than ...