How to know if it’s really you or your Inner Critic talking
How do you know if it’s really you or your Inner Critic talking?
If you’re like I used to be, or like every woman who comes to me for coaching, you probably think it’s really you talking.
Because it is literally you after all. Duh! Seems obvious, right?
Yes, those really are your thoughts and that really is you that you see in the mirror having those thoughts.
But are your thoughts, and who you see in the mirror, reflections of inner peace? Self-acceptance? Inner confidence, authenticity, decisiveness, calm, and ease?
Or are they judgment, guilt, stress, worry, anxiety, should, not enough, and imposter thoughts?
If you’re the typical high-functioning and high-achieving woman who tries hard to be and do all the things for her career, family, and friends, and do them as perfectly and seamlessly as possible, you, my lovely, are living with your Inner Critic and she’s running the show.
Who is your Inner Critic? She’s that voice telling you bullshit about being perfect and to over-care what people think.
She’s the one who makes you question if you’re doing enough, or squashes your thoughts and opinions because they’re not as good as your boss’s (spouse’s, parent’s, co-workers, strangers, your dog…)
She’s the one who fuels the inner fighting you have with yourself and encourages you to move through your days beating yourself up, stressing, and worrying because she makes you believe that’s the right way to keep yourself energized to push yourself to do more or try harder.
Let me be blunt — it’s all a lie! She’s a lie!
You are SO much more than your Inner Critic!
Imagine how much more joy, peace, ease, productivity, and fun you get to have every darn day when you learn how to recognize and ‘see’ your Inner Critic and course-correct in the moment so that you get to be amazing YOU?
If you’re curious about waking up to a different reflection and taking your power back over the imposter that’s been living in your head (for the rest of your life!), give me a shout.
Life is so much more fun when it’s really you living it.