What I want to talk about today is our “Inner Critic”. We all have an Inner Critic to some degree and the louder it is the more debilitating it is. What is the Inner Critic? Call it whatever you want, but it is basically negative self-talk and self-doubt. It's that voice in your head telling you you're not good enough. You're not smart enough, you're not pretty enough, you’re not funny enough, your art isn't as good as someone else's and the list goes on and on. Sound familiar? Now, the question I hear most: “So what do I DO?” Assuming you are not in therapy processing this with your therapist already, here are some practical steps to start with (please keep in mind, the Inner Critic i
Let's face it, therapy often gets a bad rap. In my experience, here are some of the reasons why: 1. It's a place for "crazy" people, failing marriages and self-absorbed rich people right? Actually, no. It's a place for anyone. Luckily there are private practice therapists and centers that cater to all incomes, and will charge based on a sliding scale. This can even be cheaper than using insurance. And no, you do not need to be crazy to qualify or benefit. In fact, I've never seen one "crazy" person (and that word means something different to everyone). Who I see are intelligent, motivated people who want to understand themselves, better their relationships, maintain their health, de-stre