Manage Your Inner Critic: 4 Powerful Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself
- Wise Psychic Counsellor
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min read
“I’m such an idiot.”“I always mess things up.”“No one likes me.”Sound familiar?
That’s your inner critic talking — and it loves to show up uninvited. While you may never fully silence that voice, you can learn to manage it with compassion, awareness, and a few powerful mindset tools.
🧠 The Psychology Behind Self-Criticism
Psychologists agree that the inner critic is part of being human — but we don’t have to let it run the show. Studies published in Behaviour Therapy and Frontiers in Psychology have shown that self-compassion not only neutralises the damage of self-criticism but also increases happiness, resilience, and mental wellbeing.
The first step? Give your inner critic a name. Yes, really.
Naming your critic (“Stacey,” “Bob,” “The Shitty Committee”) helps create space between you and that nagging voice. When it speaks up, you can say: “Oh look, Stacey’s back,” instead of internalising the voice as truth.
This small shift creates psychological distance, weakening the critic’s control and helping you choose a kinder response.
💛 3 More Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself
1. Forgive Yourself for Mistakes
Everyone makes them. But how you respond to mistakes matters far more than the mistake itself. Research shows that self-forgiveness boosts mental well-being and lowers anxiety. The next time you slip up, ask: What can I learn here? Then let it go.
2. Celebrate the Small Wins
Big wins are great, but it's the everyday victories that build confidence:
✔️ Finished that to-do list
✔️ Took a break before burnout
✔️ Cooked instead of ordering in
Celebrate them. Write them down. Let them matter.
3. Check In With Yourself
Ask: How am I really feeling?Regular self check-ins — emotional, physical, mental — help you stay aware, grounded, and aligned. Ignoring how you feel doesn’t make it go away. Awareness is the first step toward healing.
Final Thought
Managing your inner critic isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress and presence. When you practice forgiveness, self-celebration, and regular check-ins, you create space for kindness, clarity, and confidence.
Your critic may still whisper — but it no longer defines the narrative.
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