{"id":1221,"date":"2023-02-15T17:10:19","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T21:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/5-tips-to-turn-your-inner-critic-into-your-own-best-friend\/"},"modified":"2023-02-15T17:10:19","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T21:10:19","slug":"5-tips-to-turn-your-inner-critic-into-your-own-best-friend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/5-tips-to-turn-your-inner-critic-into-your-own-best-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Turn Your Inner Critic Into Your Own Best Friend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/hop.clickbank.net\/?affiliate=infohatch&amp;vendor=J1R2C\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10614 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png\" alt=\"Profit Gen\" width=\"400\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px.png 400w, https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/profit-gen400px-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>How do you talk to yourself? Are you your own worst inner critic or your best friend? And would you ever talk to someone else the way you speak to yourself about yourself?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These are all powerful questions to give you some insight.<\/p>\n<p>We often put so much effort into trying to make everyone else like us. But the truth is, our efforts won\u2019t make the slightest difference unless we change the way we feel about ourselves.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<em>Don\u2019t be your own worst critic,<\/em>\u201d advises <strong>Marisa Peer<\/strong>, pioneering expert in the field of hypnotherapy and trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for Abundance <\/em>Quest. With insights from her quest, you can discover more about:<\/p>\n<p>Taming your self-criticism may seem somehow impossible, but it\u2019s all about building a more solid relationship with yourself. As Marisa has said time and time again, you know what you\u2019d say to your best friend\u2014you\u2019re great, you\u2019re amazing, you\u2019re wonderful, and so on. And now, it\u2019s time to learn how to say that to yourself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/e356e6d8-inner-critic-marisa-peer-mvu-mardo-mannimagi.jpg\" alt=\"Marisa Peer on stage at MVU 2022\" class=\"wp-image-66421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/e356e6d8-inner-critic-marisa-peer-mvu-mardo-mannimagi.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/e356e6d8-inner-critic-marisa-peer-mvu-mardo-mannimagi-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/e356e6d8-inner-critic-marisa-peer-mvu-mardo-mannimagi-736x491.jpg 736w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/e356e6d8-inner-critic-marisa-peer-mvu-mardo-mannimagi-442x295.jpg 442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marisa Peer, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for Abundance <\/em>Quest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-your-inner-critic\">What Is Your Inner Critic?<\/h2>\n<p>The inner critic is simply <strong>self-criticism<\/strong>\u2014that negative voice in your mind that criticizes who you are, what you do, and how you behave. This voice is usually a product of the negative scripts that you allow to run in your mind on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p>The negative scripts are a result of years of toxic experiences. Whenever you experience something that makes you feel lesser than or emotionally abused, you pick up a small piece of that experience and harbor it within. And according to <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/cpp.507\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studies<\/a>, this happens a lot during people\u2019s childhood, when they\u2019re the most vulnerable and don\u2019t have the right emotional tools to process difficult experiences.<\/p>\n<p>Self-criticism is most often a \u201csymptom\u201d of unconscious patterns that are engraved in your subconscious mind. Because these thought patterns have turned into <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/belief-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">belief systems<\/a>, they come to the surface through negative internalized self-talk in your rational mind.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Don\u2019t be your own worst critic. Be your own best friend.<\/p>\n<p><cite>\u2014 Marisa Peer, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for Abundance <\/em>Quest<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"h-inner-critic-examples\">Inner Critic Examples<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few phrases that signal your self-criticism:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>I\u2019m not good enough.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I\u2019m not smart enough.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>What\u2019s wrong with me?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Why would I do this?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Why can\u2019t I do this?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I\u2019m not attractive enough.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I\u2019ll never get that promotion.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I\u2019ll never be acknowledged.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>I\u2019m a failure.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just examples of a few of the negative scripts people carry within them. But it is possible to challenge these scripts. That\u2019s what silencing the inner critic is all about.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-recognize-your-inner-critic\">How to Recognize Your Inner Critic<\/h2>\n<p>How do you react when you make a mistake? What\u2019s your inner language like? What kind of words are you telling yourself when you look in the mirror? Are you kind and compassionate?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on these questions can help you discover your criticism patterns.<\/p>\n<p>Some other symptoms may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Agitation and anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Feeling unworthy and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/not-good-enough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">not good enough<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Depressive states and thoughts<\/li>\n<li>Low self-esteem<\/li>\n<li>Criticizing other people<\/li>\n<li>Lots of tension in the body<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/self-sabotage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Self-sabotaging<\/a> behaviors<\/li>\n<li>Feeling unmotivated and \u201cempty\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty in opening up and being vulnerable<\/li>\n<li>Constantly trying to change yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>You need to put the effort into you falling in love with yourself, and the world will change.<\/p>\n<p><cite>\u2014 Marisa Peer, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for Abundance <\/em>Quest<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"h-types-of-inner-critic\">Types of Inner Critic<\/h2>\n<p>The inner critic can take the form of different internalized voices. <a href=\"https:\/\/bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1348\/014466504772812959\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studies<\/a> have found that some of them are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The inadequate self.<\/strong> When you feel incompetent and your mind brings back memories of past \u201cerrors\u201d and failures. This inner critic is severe, demanding, and has little compassion for mistakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The hated self. <\/strong>When you feel defeated, this voice has no mercy for you. You sink into self-loathing and self-hatred. This inner critic doesn\u2019t like you at all and makes a sharp judgment, bringing you down emotionally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note here that a form of <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15282934\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">constructive criticism<\/a> isn\u2019t always negative when you apply it to yourself. It\u2019s one thing to repeatedly undervalue yourself; it\u2019s another to use your rational mind to spot a mistake and learn from it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/ebec43ae-inner-critic-pexels-oleksandr-pidvalnyi-1172207.jpg\" alt=\"Man looking at the lake\" class=\"wp-image-66422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/ebec43ae-inner-critic-pexels-oleksandr-pidvalnyi-1172207.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/ebec43ae-inner-critic-pexels-oleksandr-pidvalnyi-1172207-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/ebec43ae-inner-critic-pexels-oleksandr-pidvalnyi-1172207-442x295.jpg 442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-silence-your-inner-critic-5-tips-from-marisa-peer\">How to Silence Your Inner Critic: 5 Tips From Marisa Peer<\/h2>\n<p>In her Mindvalley Quest, Marisa highlights the enormous impact of how you talk to yourself on a daily basis and how you can turn your inner critic into a cheerleader.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about silencing it. It\u2019s about taking that voice and turning it into something positive. And while this process may not be easy, it is possible, and it\u2019s well worth the effort.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few tips to apply when building a kinder relationship with yourself:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Connect to your present awareness<\/h3>\n<p>Many of the negative narratives you keep repeating in your mind stem from unconscious patterns that function on autopilot. Most often, you might not even realize what you\u2019re thinking about.<\/p>\n<p>So Marisa advises you to <strong>bring awareness to the scripts in your mind<\/strong>. As often as you can during the day, just remember to observe your thoughts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What\u2019s the tone you have towards yourself?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>What do you think about on a daily basis?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is possible to turn your inner critic into your own personal cheerleader. But it takes consistent effort and plenty of present-moment awareness. Every time you notice some negative self-talk, change the narrative in that moment.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s normal that you won\u2019t remember to do it every single time. But the more you practice, the easier it will get.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Focus on falling in love with yourself<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.<\/p>\n<p><cite>\u2014 Oscar Wilde<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In her private therapy practice, Marisa noticed how much criticism people had for themselves. They are constantly trying to change, thinking they would receive more love if they were different.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSo many people put so much effort into trying to make someone love them by trying to change, when if they put half the effort into loving themselves, they would attract so much love,\u201d <\/em>says Marisa.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s essential to start the process of <strong>falling in love with yourself<\/strong>. It may sound clich\u00e9 and overrated, but falling in love with yourself is never going to bore you or disappoint you. And the best part of it all is that it lasts forever.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Talk to yourself as you talk to your best friend<\/h3>\n<p>Would you ever tell your best friend that they aren\u2019t good enough because they gained some extra weight or made a mistake? Would you make them feel unlovable when they are hurt?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is simply no. So why would you do that to yourself?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Normalize having a kinder approach to your feelings and behaviors.<\/strong> It\u2019s an efficient inner-critic exercise for reducing its power. What\u2019s wrong with telling yourself you\u2019re already lovable?<\/p>\n<p>Do you know what happens to your body and mind when you diminish yourself? Marisa points out that your immune system suffers while you invite anxiety and depression into your life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Nothing builds you up as much as self-praise does.<\/p>\n<p><cite>\u2014 Marisa Peer, trainer of Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for Abundance <\/em>Quest<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>4. Remember the 9 rules of the mind<\/h3>\n<p>When working on your self-love relationship, take into consideration the nine rules your mind is operating on. Marisa highlights them to have a better understanding of how your inner world is constructed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is expected tends to be realized.<\/li>\n<li>Imagination is more powerful than knowledge.<\/li>\n<li>Imagination is more powerful than logic.<\/li>\n<li>Your mind always does what it thinks you want it to do.<\/li>\n<li>It works to move you from pain to pleasure.<\/li>\n<li>It responds to the pictures in your head and the words you say to yourself.<\/li>\n<li>The mind learns by repetition.<\/li>\n<li>It loves what is familiar.<\/li>\n<li>We make our beliefs and our beliefs make us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let them sink in and see how you can use them to activate the mind\u2019s maximum potential.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Don\u2019t let in destructive criticism<\/h3>\n<p>Do let in the praise. Marisa recommends focusing more on the positive things people have to say about you and everyone else, instead of letting the destructive criticism in.<\/p>\n<p>A few ways to leave it out are to say the following things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cThanks for sharing that.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cWould you repeat that slowly?\u201d<\/em> or \u201c<em>Are you trying to hurt me?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cDid you know that critics have the most criticism reserved for themselves?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Try using these phrases and see how they react instead of taking it personally. Most often, it\u2019s not about you; it\u2019s about something they are projecting. As Marisa says, <em>\u201cbenevolent people praise, and people who feel inferior criticize.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/e386eef2-inner-critic-pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3779672.jpg\" alt=\"Guy thinking\" class=\"wp-image-66423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/e386eef2-inner-critic-pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3779672.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/e386eef2-inner-critic-pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3779672-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/e386eef2-inner-critic-pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3779672-736x491.jpg 736w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2018\/11\/e386eef2-inner-critic-pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3779672-442x295.jpg 442w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-make-peace-with-yourself\">Make Peace With Yourself<\/h2>\n<p>Going to war with yourself will never end with any party winning. It\u2019s pretty obvious that you can\u2019t be the winner of a battle you have with your own being.<\/p>\n<p>So why not learn how to make peace with all parts of yourself? Sometimes, it may feel overwhelming. It might feel counterintuitive. But in the end, it\u2019s all worth it when you realize you were always the only one standing in your way.<\/p>\n<p>To begin your journey, you can benefit from some guidance. With powerful wisdom from Mindvalley quests such as <strong><em>Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy for Abundance<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>with Marisa Peer, you can dive into the depths of an abundant life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more about how to program your mind to receive unlimited abundance.<\/li>\n<li>Make peace with parts of yourself that are suffering.<\/li>\n<li>Nurture your mind-body connection to activate your fullest potential.<\/li>\n<li>Heal limiting beliefs that are holding you back.<\/li>\n<li>Access transformational guided meditations to rewire your mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/signup\/?utm_source=blog_inline_link&amp;utm_campaign=evergreen_freemium&amp;utm_medium=end_of_article&amp;otag=mv_blog_freemium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>claiming your free access<\/strong><\/a> today, you can try out classes to see how this knowledge and these powerful insights may transform your life.<\/p>\n<p>You might feel alone on your journey to connecting with yourself. But rebuilding a relationship full of self-love and compassion doesn\u2019t have to be a lonely experience. And the best part of it all is that you can join a community of people who share the same hopes and struggles along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Take the first step towards your most authentic self. 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