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Dr Emily - Who Is Your Inner Critic & Why Is It There?

The Imperfects

CHAPTER

Unpacking the Inner Critic

This chapter examines the inner critic and its role in shaping self-perception through automatic negative thoughts that often stem from childhood experiences. The speakers discuss how critical parenting can lead to internalized self-judgment and influence anxiety levels in adulthood. Emphasizing self-awareness, they highlight the importance of distinguishing between beneficial caution and harmful self-criticism in everyday life.

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