Give Your Inner Critic a Name

in life •  2 years ago 

The title of this article is a clever play on words, because this technique is effective. It's a taming technique that allows you to name your inner critic. Here are some approaches that can help you tame the inner critic:


Giving your inner critic a name
Putting a name to your inner critic can be very effective for identifying it and shutting it up. This simple technique can help you separate your negative inner criticism from your everyday thinking. Rather than calling your inner critic Charlie or Nancy, you can consider referring to it as the dictator in your life. You can even use an imaginary character to describe your inner critic, such as a cartoon villain. You can then name the inner critic in a way that will make it feel less annoying and more in line with your thoughts.

The inner critic is actually one of your primary selves. It is the building blocks of your psyche and develops to help other inner selves survive in the culture they live in. Your Inner Critic is the inner self that judges you, picks up judgments from others and imbibes cultural and social cues. The more you take responsibility for your inner critic, the less harsh it will be. Your Inner Critic may be able to reveal unconsciously imbedded values and behavior patterns.

Approaches to taming the inner critic
One of the most effective approaches to taming the Inner Critic is to separate yourself from it. It's not the truth, but it believes that it is. By separating yourself from the Inner Critic, you can learn to coexist with it. Let's consider some approaches. Firstly, you can imagine your inner critic as a ridiculous cartoon character. Alternatively, you can imagine it as that annoying person who comes in every meeting and keeps you from making a good impression.

The inner critic is a common phenomenon for many people. It is an insidiously effective way to feel depressed. In addition to being unhelpful, the inner critic can also be helpful, as it will make you want to do better or be more successful. But you should be aware of this inner critic and work to tame it as much as possible. If you have been tempted to do this, you need to know that it is simply a fear of failure.

Developing a compassionate relationship with your inner critic
Developing a compassionate relationship with your inner critical voice is a practice you can develop over time. It can help silence your inner critic. The inner critic is bound to make mistakes and fall back on old learning patterns. Developing self-compassion will guide your adult learning. It is a powerful skill that can help you overcome many of the inner criticisms you have had to deal with. This article will explore some effective ways to make this a habit.


To begin developing a compassionate relationship with your inner critic, you need to learn to listen to it. You need to learn to listen to it and acknowledge that it has a legitimate purpose. Oftentimes, your inner critic is only there to criticize you for your perceived shortcomings. So, instead of being a judgmental critic, try to develop your compassion and self-compassion. Practice self-compassion as often as possible.

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