Befriending Your Inner Critic

Inner Critics are the parts of us that keep us stuck in a loop of self-criticism, procrastination, or defeatism even when we are actually quite talented, accomplished, and successful. Instead of the standard approach of conquering or defeating the Inner Critic, I invite you to try a much gentler, more compassionate approach that heals the wounds behind the Critics instead of masking them or barricading them away. The idea is incredibly simple: sit with these voices and hear them out. Make friends and learn to love and appreciate our Inner Critics.
This work is based on the Internal Family Systems Framework by Richard Schwartz. This meditation is an adaptation of the One Part meditation.

Reviews

What a beautiful meditation practice, thank you so much. I felt heard, I felt embraced and protected. The fear subsided. ✨

This meditation helped me reach greater clarity as to how my inner critic shows up - not so much as a voice but a stuck, worried and heavy energy - and its roots. Thank you!