Your inner critic can be harsh and unrelenting, but with practical strategies you can begin to quieten your inner critic and learn to stop criticising yourself. In this video, I’m exploring how to tame your inner critic and build a kinder, more supportive inner dialogue. I’ll guide you through simple steps to silence your inner critic and challenge cognitive distortions, those unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel negativity and self-doubt. If you’ve been wondering how to stop the inner critic from taking over, I’ll share actionable tools to help you break the cycle and create more balanced and constructive self-talk. Cultivating a healthier relationship with yourself takes time, but the benefits for your confidence and mental wellbeing are enormous. Ready to take control of your inner critic and embrace more self-compassion? Then, let’s talk!

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⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Tackling your inner critic

1:14 Taming your inner critic - Tip 1

2:06 Taming your inner critic - Tip 2

3:00 Taming your inner critic - Tip 3

3:58 Taming your inner critic - Tip 4

4:50 Taming your inner critic - Tip 5

5:47 Inner critic

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Let's Talk About Mental Health is all about teaching you simple ideas for better mental health that you can apply immediately… because life’s too short to feel like crap! I’m Jeremy Godwin, a writer and counsellor, and in my weekly videos and podcast episodes I share mental health tips based on quality research as well as my own experience of learning to live with anxiety and depression. Each episode focuses on practical things you can do immediately to improve your mental health and take control of your wellbeing. New podcast episodes every Sunday, new YouTube videos every Wednesday. Stay tuned with weekly updates directly to your inbox by subscribing for free at https://letstalkaboutmentalhealth.com.au/subscribe/