7 Steps on How to Silence Your INNER CRITIC Especially When it Gets TOO LOUD and Becomes Overwhelming
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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4.7 • 30.5K Ratings
🗓️ 26 January 2024
⏱️ 32 minutes
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Summary
Are you struggling to silence your inner critic?
Is it becoming too loud and overwhelming?
Today, Jay guides you through the art of silencing your inner critic and the reasons behind our tendency to quit. Unpack the various types of criticism influencing our inner dialogue, and discover actionable tips to befriend your inner critic. Jay's insights span from the importance of self-love in catalyzing change to the transformative power of language, urging you to remove the "I Am" statement.
Learn the practice of journaling wins, cultivating resilience, and celebrating daily victories. And unpack how to navigate challenges with resilience, staying true to your goals despite the internal resistance.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why your inner critic is so loud
How to take control of your inner critic
How to think differently about yourself
How to celebrate small wins
Listen in, reflect, be in tune to a more positive and empowered self-perception.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:00 How To Silence Your Inner Critic When It’s Too Loud
03:29 This Is The Reason Why We Quit Doing Something
05:15 The Two Broad Types Of Criticism
06:35 7 Tips To Befriend Your Inner Critic
08:03 #1: You Can’t Hate Yourself Into Change
12:24 #2: Give Your Inner Critic A Name
12:56 #3: You Heard Your Inner Critic From Someone Else First
16:55 #4: Remove The “I Am” Statement
17:59 #5: Don’t Let Your Inner Critic Stop You From Making The Right Action
23:24 #6: Start Journaling Your Wins And Good Moments
26:04 #7: Write Down 3 Things You Did Well Today
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