One technique that I recommend to clients is to give your inner critic an identity and treat it very respectfully and lovingly . Perhaps it ’ s your 6-year-old-self vying for your attention . Or maybe it ’ s a barking puppy , I named mine “ Charlie ”.

Be kind and compassionate . Your inner critic is simply a wounded part of you that just wants to be loved , heard , and acknowledged .

When a disempowering thought appears , talk lovingly to it . Imagine giving it a hug , saying “ thank you , I hear you , we are safe , now go out and play . I got this . All is well ”. Then become still and listen for your inner wisdom to take the lead and whisper from your heart .

We know when we are hearing from our inner wisdom because these empowering thoughts feel good and represent our aspirations and true authentic self . The emotions these thoughts invoke resonate at a much higher energetic frequency .

Our inner wisdom is that “ gut feeling ” or “ inner knowing ” and comes from our Source , whomever we believe that to be , which only wants the very best for us .

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