The inner critic is a scolding voice in our head that hurls “can'ts” and “shoulds” at us: “You can't go.” “You can't make it alone.” “You should stay put.” The inner critic is a mindset, usually from ...

I recently conducted two workshops on the ever-persistent topic of the inner critic, which reminded me how many of us live with this loud and dominating inner voice. My work with the inner critic only ...

Your mind can be both your fiercest ally and your toughest opponent. Research uncovers what negative self-talk might really be doing for you, and how to work with it. Have you ever noticed a voice in ...

That voice in your head that points out every mistake, questions your abilities, and reminds you of past failures isn’t just annoying – it might be the hidden engine powering your anxiety. While we ...

Everybody has an inner voice that evaluates, criticizes, and doubts their value. This inner critic, which is frequently influenced by social forces and early experiences, can take over our thinking ...

For years, you’ve likely heard that silencing your inner critic is the key to confidence. But suppressing that voice rarely works—and often makes you feel worse when it inevitably resurfaces. The ...

When your inner voice is always mean to you, it can shape how you see yourself and what you believe you're capable of.

For years, conventional leadership wisdom has advised us to silence our inner critic—that voice in our heads that says we’re not enough, not ready, not worthy. But if you’ve ever tried this, you ...

vI’m about to present at a conference. I’ve done my legwork. Slides polished, visuals ready — everything’s on track to be … Nope. Not gonna say it. I refuse to jinx myself with that word. Speaking it ...

While promoting his Prime Video series "Bait," Riz Ahmed spoke to The Associated Press about silencing his inner critic. The series follows a struggling actor who becomes the center of James Bond ...