How to Manage Your Inner Critic

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06/06/18 • 15 min

Do your thoughts serve you or hold you back?Welcome to this first ‘How to’ episode here at Don’t Stop Us Now!This is where we choose a common theme and career challenge raised in previous episodes (or from your requests) and share the best ways to help you tackle this challenge and be your most awesome, unstoppable self! In this episode you’ll hear Claire and Greta examine that pesky voice we all have inside our heads - the dreaded inner critic. We call it the Evil DJ. If you listened to Audette Exel’s recent episode you may remember her epic quote about her inner critic: “Now I know, I've identified the voice, so I'd say to it, "Oh hello voice of 2000 years of oppression, I am not going to listen to you." I can never shut it up, it's on my shoulder, as it is on all our shoulders.”.Audette’s learnt a key lesson - No matter how compelling our thoughts may be, our thoughts are not necessarily facts. Tune in now to hear: theories on why we have an inner critic what can happen if you let your Evil DJ dominate your thoughts, and importantly, learn a simple, science-based tool to help you manage your inner critic and improve your mindset. Enjoy this episode! Bonus Workbook If you enjoy this episode and want to get better at managing your Evil DJ, then check out the free-for-our subscribers workbook with some simple exercises for you to get even better at recognising and managing your inner critic. Signup for your Free Workbook Links and Resources of Interest Ascent of Woman on Netflix (function() {if ( ! window.mc4wp) {window.mc4wp = {listeners: [],forms : {on: function (event, callback) {window.mc4wp.listeners.push({event : event,callback: callback});}}}}})(); You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email.Don't Stop Us Now! A Full Potential Labs Pty Ltd initiative, will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you to provide podcast alerts and news via email every second week and first dibs on special events & opportunities, free career tips and news about any programs we might offer. We'll treat your personal details with the utmost care and will never sell your personal details to other companies. By signing up you agree that you are happy to hear from us via Email and Customized online advertising.You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at [email protected]. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.You can see our Privacy Policy HereLeave this field empty if you're human:

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