Mental health professionals stressed that self-compassion is key to managing one's inner critical voice, encouraging people ...

Whether you realize it or not — we all have an inner critic. The inner critic has good intentions. It wants to keep you safe. Unfortunately, it can become a problem because it wants to limit you to ...

3. Place the message of the inner critic into a mindfulness container: Sit with the statement and shear it of judgment, shame ...

Most of us hold shame and regret about what we have done in the past. While we may forgive others, it's harder to forgive ...

The inner critic is that judgmental inner voice that points out your flaws, keeps track of whether or not you are making progress, and reinforces your sense of unworthiness. Many people describe their ...

As lawyers, we aspire to develop our own unique blend of analytical rigor, emotional endurance, and unshakable confidence. But beneath the polished courtroom presence or the high-profile deals, many ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Back in the day, people who talked to themselves were ...

“You’ve messed up again.” That’s the kind of comment many of us hear from the demanding inner critic in our minds. No matter how successful or satisfied we are, there often may be a judgmental inner ...

Sara Blakely, the self-made billionaire founder of SPANX, has been open about her struggles with imposter syndrome and the inner dialogues that hold so many entrepreneurs back, especially negative ...

That voice in your head that points out every mistake, questions your abilities, and reminds you of past failures isn’t just annoying – it might be the hidden engine powering your anxiety. While we ...

Though I've developed a deeper compassion for myself over the years, there are certainly still instances when Regina rears her head (inside my head) with self-critical thoughts. In fact, it’s pretty ...

vI’m about to present at a conference. I’ve done my legwork. Slides polished, visuals ready — everything’s on track to be … Nope. Not gonna say it. I refuse to jinx myself with that word. Speaking it ...