Changing Your Negative Inner Critic
A number of people I work with report to having a very loud and negative inner critic. What they are referring to is an inner voice (similar to our conscience) that we all possess that speaks up from time to time and critiques a decision, choice, or action we have made. This critic is a very necessary component in life; it deserves to be acknowledged, and has an important role in appraising and guiding our behavior. However, problems occur when the critic is overly active and