The Origins of the Inner Critic
- Most psychologists agree that the roots of our inner critics are to be found in childhood.
- Sigmund Freud explained the formation of our superegos as a process during which we internalize external views of ourselves – predominantly those of our parents.
- At the same time, we accept wider social expectations and ethical norms, and start to generate ego ideals – of which we then regularly tend to fall short.
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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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