COURSE

Quieting Your Inner Critic With Kindness

In this course, you’ll embark on a gentle yet powerful journey to quiet your inner critic and replace self-doubt with self-compassion. Over five days, you’ll explore practical techniques and guided meditations to soften negative self-talk, cultivate inner trust, and build lasting confidence. Through mindful awareness and kindness, you’ll learn to transform the way you speak to yourself; shifting from harsh judgment to understanding and encouragement. By the end of this journey, you’ll feel more grounded, empowered, and free to step into the fullest version of yourself.

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Meet your Teacher

Mariana Oyaga

Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Mariana is a mindfulness and meditation teacher and content creator specializing in guided meditations and personal growth courses. Drawing from personal experience and extensive study in mindfulness and self-inquiry, she offers a warm, approachable style that makes complex inner work feel accessible and deeply transformative. This course is a reflection of Mariana’s commitment to helping others overcome self-doubt, quiet their inner critic, and cultivate self-kindness in a way that feels natural and lasting.

5 Days

126 students

5.0 stars

12 min / day

Grounded

English

Lesson 1

Understanding The Inner Critic

This lesson sets the foundation for our journey by exploring the nature of the inner critic: where it comes from, why it exists, and how it shapes the way we see ourselves. You’ll learn to recognize the voice of self-doubt with curiosity rather than judgment, understanding that it often stems from past experiences, societal expectations, or a deep desire to keep us safe. Instead of fighting against it, we’ll take a compassionate approach, beginning to shift our relationship with this voice. Through reflection and a guided practice, you’ll start to create space between yourself and your inner critic, opening the door to greater self-awareness and kindness.

Lesson 2

Challenging The Inner Critic’s Lies

In this lesson, we’ll take a closer look at the stories and assumptions your inner critic creates. Often, its words feel like absolute truth, but when we pause and examine them, we begin to see how many of these beliefs are exaggerated, outdated, or simply untrue. Instead of automatically believing the harsh narratives in your mind, you’ll start to replace them with thoughts that are both truthful and supportive.

Lesson 3

Replacing Self-Judgment With Self-Kindness

In this lesson, we explore how to shift away from the harsh voice of self-judgment and replace it with a gentler, more compassionate approach. Often, we criticize ourselves when we make mistakes or face challenges, but this judgment only holds us back and diminishes our sense of worth. By practicing self-kindness, we can create a more supportive internal dialogue that nurtures our growth and helps us navigate life's ups and downs with more ease.

Lesson 4

Cultivating Self-Trust And Inner Strength

In this lesson, we focus on developing self-trust, which is the foundation of confidence and resilience. For many of us, self-doubt and second-guessing have become habitual, but true self-trust allows us to navigate life with certainty, knowing we are capable of making decisions and handling challenges. By honoring your inner voice, reflecting on past moments of strength, and believing in your ability to move forward, you can begin to rebuild this trust and unlock your inner power.

Lesson 5

Stepping Into Confidence And Authenticity

In this lesson, we focus on embracing our authentic selves and stepping into true confidence. Real confidence is not about external validation or perfection; it comes from an inner sense of self-trust and the courage to live in alignment with who we truly are. Confidence allows us to act authentically, even in the face of fear or doubt, and empowers us to set boundaries, express ourselves clearly, and move through life with clarity and strength.

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