"Help me silence my inner critic"
Woman's World|May 22, 2023
Women criticize themselves a whopping 8 times a day, on average. Here, simple ways to be kinder to yourself and enjoy greater confidence
Kristina Mastrocola
"Help me silence my inner critic"

Tap into grace

It’s not your fault 

Your harsh inner voice triggers everything from stress to depression, says expert Rachel Turow, Ph.D. “It’s sort of like ‘the smoking’ of mental health; it’s a hard habit to break.” But that’s not your fault: “Culture tells us self-criticism is motivating, but research shows it’s self-compassion that truly spurs us to succeed. So don’t beat yourself up for having this voice because that only piles on more criticism.”

Relax your mind

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