What is the Inner Critic?
- The inner critic is a voice in our head that constantly criticizes, belittles, and judges us.
- It has many names: inner critic, judge, saboteur, the superego.
- In CBT frameworks, its activities are summed up as automatic negative thoughts (ANTs).
- Its relentless destructive chatter is also described as negative self-talk.
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The inner critic is a voice in our head that constantly criticizes, belittles, and judges us. It can be a cruel and deeply damaging force, but fortunately, there are numerous effective strategies for weakening its power.
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