The One You Feed How to Tame Your Inner Critic with Dr. Aziz Gazipura
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Jul 28, 2023 Aziz Gazipura, a clinical psychologist and expert on social confidence, shares insights on taming your inner critic and boosting self-belief. He emphasizes the importance of emotional awareness and acceptance while advocating for self-compassion over harsh self-judgment. Listeners will learn how stepping out of their comfort zones can catalyze transformation and how consistent action can diminish the grip of self-doubt. Through various strategies, he illustrates the powerful connection between thoughts, emotions, and personal growth.
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How to Approach Your Inner Critic
- Don't ignore, suppress, or over-intellectualize your inner critic.
- Instead, approach it with empathy and curiosity, like you would a scared friend.
Dialoguing with the Critic
- Name your inner critic to differentiate yourself from it.
- Ask what it's saying and explore its underlying message with empathy.
Negative Predictions vs. Reality
- Aziz shares a story about his son's negative predictions about the future.
- This highlights how our inner negativity is often disconnected from reality.
