By Silvia Johnson
So often we have big dreams. We dream of owning our own property, changing jobs, or just doing something different with our life. Often as we dream big and start feeling good about the possibilities, we begin to get disrupted by our inner critic. The critic tells us it is all impossible, that we can’t, we are incapable, or that it will never be.
Often times we agree with the critic, referring to it as the thing that keeps us “real” or “grounded”. But, do we need to succumb to the inner critic? To allow it to rule our lives and dreams? Perhaps not. First you need to take a moment to assess whether the inner critic is hindering or helping you, because if it is not, then it is time to let it go!
So how do you fight your own critical voice? That’s just it, you don’t! The key is to learn how to integrate it so that it is in alignment with the rest of you, not in conflict with your other thoughts and actions. There are many ways of letting go or integrating the inner critic, below is an extremely effective way of doing this:
1. Acknowledge that the inner critic is there.
2. Find out what the intent of the critic is, to know its purpose is to acknowledge the reason it exists.
3. Create an action plan that incorporates the critic’s purpose.
For example, you have an inner critic that tells you “You can’t make money by following your dream”. You first acknowledge that it is there, and then ask, “What is your purpose or intent by saying that?” By asking this question you find that your inner critic’s purpose is to keep you financially secure. Knowing this, you then decide to put together a plan to ensure financial security while you pursue your dream.By putting a financial plan together, you fulfill the inner critic’s purpose in a way that is integrated with you and your dream instead of in conflict.
The more in harmony you are with all parts of you, the more you will accomplish. Try it out. You may be surprised with what you find!
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