The Inner Critic: Your Worst Enemy or Greatest Motivator?

ShowNotes:

In this episode of the "Go Be Great" podcast, host Karena Calhoun discusses strategies for exposing and overcoming the inner critic. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, mindfulness, self-reflection, personal growth, and mental wellness practices such as therapy and self-care. Karena provides practical tips for challenging negative self-talk and surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people. Karena concludes by reminding listeners that you have the power to overcome the inner critic and live an authentic life.

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Quotes:

00:04:57, "When you're mindful, you can recognize when the inner critic is active and observe it objectively, then you can choose how to respond to it."

TimeStamps:

Self-awareness [00:02:11]
The importance of self-awareness in exposing the inner critic is discussed, and how it can help identify triggers that activate the inner critic.

Mental wellness [00:08:54]
The importance of mental wellness in coping with stress, anxiety, and negative self-talk is emphasized, and strategies such as therapy, prayer, meditation, and self-care are suggested.

Practical strategies [00:10:19]
Practical strategies for exposing the inner critic are given, including self-awareness through journaling, challenging negative self-talk with affirmations, seeking professional help, and surrounding oneself with positive and supportive people.

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