Our minds harbor a powerful voice that critiques, judges and occasionally advises us. Commonly called the “inner critic,” it wields surprising influence over our sense of worth and progress. On first ...

Mental health professionals stressed that self-compassion is key to managing one's inner critical voice, encouraging people ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Self-rejection can be a challenging and distressing experience, but it’s not ...

The inner critic is a scolding voice in our head that hurls “can'ts” and “shoulds” at us: “You can't go.” “You can't make it alone.” “You should stay put.” The inner critic is a mindset, usually from ...

We all have an inner critic. That’s not a bad thing, on its own. In fact, that little voice prodding you to finish your work before EOD and hit the gym on your way home is one of the things that keeps ...

Crystal Bowman, a therapist, asks Education Week attendees, "What is the self-critic trying to do?" She taught how to confront one's inner critic. (Emily May) Crystal Bowman, a licensed marriage and ...

According to a mindset coach who works with top executives and CEOS, even the most confident people deal with self doubt. It can stop you from asking for that well-deserved promotion, stunt your ...

TIMONIUM, Md., Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The way we speak to ourselves matters. Our inner dialogue—often called self-talk—can either propel us forward or hold us back, shaping beliefs, behaviors, ...

For years, conventional leadership wisdom has advised us to silence our inner critic—that voice in our heads that says we’re not enough, not ready, not worthy. But if you’ve ever tried this, you ...