Critical Inner Voice
The “Critical Inner Voice” describes the part of us that is turned against ourselves. It is the defended, negative side of our personality that is opposed to our ongoing development. The voice consists of the negative thoughts, beliefs and attitudes that oppose our best interests and diminish our self-esteem. It encourages and strongly influences self-defeating and self-destructive behavior. This hostile, judgmental advisor also warns us about other people, promoting angry and cynical attitudes toward others and creating a negative, pessimistic picture of the world. Learn where this inner critic comes from as well as how to identify and overcome your Critical Inner Voice in the following articles.
Re-Moralizing Your Inner Voice Part One
In conjunction with The Glendon Association’s webinar, Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, by Dr. Lisa... >>
Fear of Failure
The fear of failure can become a very powerful force in each choice we make... >>
The Inner Voice that Undermines Your Relationship
Sometimes our criticisms of our partners and ourselves has less to do with reality and... >>
How to Identify Your Critical Inner Voice
Millions of self-critical thoughts circle our minds everyday, leaving us miserable, discouraged and held back... >>
Eight Ways to Actively Fight Depression
When you’re depressed, it often feels like nothing in the world can make you feel... >>
Your Worst Enemy is Within by Robert Firestone, Ph.D.
My life’s work as a psychotherapist has focused on the problem of resistance. In my... >>
Why We Keep Making the Same Bad Choices
How often find do we find ourselves choosing the same type of partner or winding... >>
Introducing Alive to Self
An introduction to Alive to Self, a section of PsychAlive.org that helps us achieve a... >>
Critical Inner Voice
What is the Critical Inner Voice? The critical inner voice is a well-integrated pattern of... >>
Critical Inner Voice and Intimacy
Where your critical inner voice comes from As small children, we are helpless and entirely... >>