26/08/2025
You know that gnawing voice in your head that never fails to go easy on you…⬇️
So often, we try to silence the inner critic.
We push it away. We hope if we ignore it, it will disappear.
💡Butttt!!!! Usually, the harder you fight it, the louder it becomes.
💡What if that self-critical voice isn’t actually the enemy?
💡What if it’s a younger part of you that learned to be harsh in order to protect you?
Instead of asking, “How do I stop being so hard on myself?”
👉🏼Try asking, “What is this part trying to protect me from?”
🍃Here are some gentle ways to shift the relationship:
➡️Notice the critic without judgment.
➡️Ask yourself: When did I first start hearing this voice?
➡️Explore: What is it afraid might happen if it softens?
➡️Listen with compassion, even if you don’t agree.
➡️Acknowledge its effort — it once served a purpose, even if it no longer fits.
➡️Thank it for its effort, even if it’s outdated.
💡Healing doesn’t mean erasing the critic. Because here’s the truth: you don’t have to destroy that part of you.
✨You just need to understand it.✨
PS. If you have a friend who beats themselves up constantly, send this to them. It might be the thing they need to hear today.
