a post by Rose Jane dela Cruz for the World of Psychology blog
Here’s the thing: we all talk to an inner voice – sometimes longer than we talk to other people. This inner voice learns its language from one’s past, especially from the traumatic, hurtful, and distressing parts. As a result, this inner voice usually becomes a person’s own villain, discourager, or critic.
Some may argue that a positive outlook is enough to disarm the inner critic. If you’re a believer of this, I highly advise that you stop reading and just revel in your protons. But if you’re someone like me who has tried and still tries positivity yet continues to battle with this tenacious critic every now and then, I encourage you to read through the end.
Battle of Voices
Your mind has the ability to speak and argue with itself. And if your mind was able to form a critical voice, it is able also to build a voice that empowers and pronounces the good in you.
But know this: these voices are just parts of you. They’re not you.
Yes, it’s overwhelming sometimes. But if you’re overwhelmed then pause, sleep, watch a movie, or listen to a song that calms you down. I hear you. It is not always as simple as that. The point is to not let the inner critic take control.
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Related articles (at the bottom of the post) are useful reminders.
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