Self-defeating self-talk
Most people have an inner critic that judges them, doubts them, belittles them, and always telling them they are not good enough.
You are able to stop beating yourself up.
- Start paying attention to your thoughts. It will help you notice when your inner critic is busy.
- Separate the critic from your own identity. You can even give your critic a name.
- Tell your critic to go away.
- Replace the critic by noticing positive qualities.
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