The Mind Over Finger Podcast 233 From Bully to Ally - Transform Your Inner Critic Into Your Strongest Tool in Practice and Performance
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Jul 25, 2025 This discussion highlights the impact of harsh self-talk on learning and performance. It emphasizes the power of self-compassion in promoting resilience and joy. Listeners discover how to transform their inner critic into a supportive ally, enhancing their practice. Practical tips for fostering a nurturing inner dialogue are shared, helping improve focus and motivation. The conversation also includes mindset shifts that can unlock real progress in personal and professional growth.
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Harsh Self-Judgment Hinders Progress
- Harsh self-judgment causes physical and psychological tension that hinders practice and performance.
- It triggers distraction and self-hatred, making it very difficult to do our best work.
From Harsh Critic to Compassion Advocate
- Renée used to speak harshly to herself in practice, reaching a breaking point where she lost joy in playing.
- She researched and now teaches the power of a healthy inner dialogue to transform practice.
Assessment vs Judgment in Practice
- Demanding excellence and self-respect co-exist; assessment is different from judgment.
- True assessment is objective, curious, and solution-oriented while judgment is subjective and harmful.