Dealing With Your Inner Critic: How to stop being so hard on yourself

In this episode of Gay Men Going Deeper, we dive into the complexities of the inner critic—the voice in our heads that often feeds perfectionism, shame, and self-doubt. While it can feel like a harsh and relentless judge, the inner critic is actually trying to protect you in its own way. We explore how to better understand this part of ourselves, offering strategies for befriending the inner critic and cultivating a mindset of self-compassion.

Some of the topics covered today are:

🖤How the inner critic shows up to fuel perfectionism and shame
🖤The hidden ways the inner critic tries to protect us
🖤Strategies to befriend your inner critic instead of letting it bully you
🖤The power of self-compassion in quieting harsh inner dialogue
🖤Transforming negative self-talk into constructive feedback
🖤Unleashing your inner self-advocate to help keep the inner critic at bay

Join us for a thoughtful discussion on turning down the volume on self-criticism and fostering a healthier, more supportive relationship with yourself.

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MICHAEL DIIORIO - www.wellismo.com/

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00:00 Introduction
05:47 In What Ways Do You Criticize Yourself
09:09 School For Counseling
12:49 Security In Relationships
14:30 Hardest Thing To Deal With
18:16 How Is Your Inner Critic Trying To Serve You
23:00 Characters Of Your Inner Critic
26:00 The Limelight
28:49 Criticism, Protecting From Rejection
31:59 Learning To Deal With Inner Critic
35:58 Fix Your Life
41:01 Outro

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MICHAEL DIIORIO - www.wellismo.com/
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