"The loudest and most influential voice you hear is
your own inner voice, your self critic.
It can work for you or against you,
depending on the messages you allow."
~Keith Harrell
We all have an internal critic inside commenting on our thoughts, behavior and emotions. Sometimes we call it our "conscience" as when it warns us against doing something wrong. Sometimes it is the voice of a dissatisfied parent or someone else significant from our past. Sometimes it is our own voice, judging us. If you are a perfectionist, that inner voice will NEVER be satisfied. If you instruct your inner voice to give you credit for doing something that is difficult for you, or for making the effort, you will encourage yourself to try harder and do better with your next effort. If your inner voice is always critical, you'll find yourself resisting doing things you might succeed at. When all you get is critical, you'll find yourself giving up. You might even begin to believe that you "aren't good enough" or that you "don't know enough." Tame that inner voice so that it works with you instead of against you.
This week: Pay attention to your "inner voice." With each message, evaluate "Is this true?" You may discover that if you are truthful you will recognize that you are too hard of yourself. Would you talk this way to a child? Would you talk this way to your spouse? Would you talk with way to an employee? If not, why are you being so critical of yourself? Ask yourself "What is the best way to get the best performance?" At least ONCE during the week, modify that inner voice to be supportive rather than critical. Pay attention to the difference--which way brings better results?
Linda Pucci, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach and expert at helping people overcome limitations to their success and happiness. She finds that many people carry around a lot of "mental clutter"--those negative emotions and limiting beliefs that block their success. If your inner voice is too critical, find out how a Personal Breakthrough Intensive Session can change that. For more information, go to http://www.InnerResourceCenter.com .
This week: Pay attention to your "inner voice." With each message, evaluate "Is this true?" You may discover that if you are truthful you will recognize that you are too hard of yourself. Would you talk this way to a child? Would you talk this way to your spouse? Would you talk with way to an employee? If not, why are you being so critical of yourself? Ask yourself "What is the best way to get the best performance?" At least ONCE during the week, modify that inner voice to be supportive rather than critical. Pay attention to the difference--which way brings better results?
Linda Pucci, Ph.D. is a psychologist, life coach and expert at helping people overcome limitations to their success and happiness. She finds that many people carry around a lot of "mental clutter"--those negative emotions and limiting beliefs that block their success. If your inner voice is too critical, find out how a Personal Breakthrough Intensive Session can change that. For more information, go to http://www.InnerResourceCenter.com .
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