What creates an inner critic and how to heal
Why Your Inner Critic Thinks It’s Protecting You: How the Brain Learns to Predict Danger and How Healing Is Possible “Don’t make a mistake.” “You’re going to embarrass yourself.” “You…
Category: Negative Thinking
The “If Only” Trap: Breaking Free From Regret
The “If Only” Trap: Understanding Regret as a Psychological Stuck Point Most people can recall a moment when they have thought, “If only I had said something different.” “If only…
How to Change Your Critical Inner Voice: From Self-Criticism to Self-Reflection
Discover the difference between self-criticism and self-reflection. Learn how shifting to self-reflection can boost resilience, reduce shame, and improve mental well-being. Self-Criticism vs. Self-Reflection: Transforming How You Talk to Yourself…
Unhelpful or Negative Thinking: How to shift out of negative self-talk
The role of negative thinking and how to help separate from our unhelpful thoughts: Humans are unique in the extent to which their mind is organized by language or words.…
Using ACT and Cognitive Defusion to Improve Negative Thinking
Theoretical Foundation of ACT and Cognitive Defusion Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy grounded in contextual behavioural science, which emphasizes the influence of context on human…
Can’t seem to tame your inner critic? 10 approaches that can help
Do you frequently get upset with yourself or put yourself down? Does your inner critic feel relentless—constantly judging, doubting, or telling you that you’re not good enough? If you’re experiencing…