We often do not recognize the inner narrative that judges who we are and what we do from time to time. Some common themes that feel repetitive in our self-talk can increase our awareness of our inner critic and help with restructuring the rhetoric within us.
#I- Inefficiency >>> Inquisitiveness-what can be done differently
#N- Need for perfection >>> Navigation-what does the situation need from your skills set
#N- Negating strengths >>> Notice-your strengths & areas of growth
#E- Exhaustion >>> Effectiveness-Are your what & how skills effective in this situation
#R- Relentlessness >>> Reaffirmation-You have done this before and will do it again
#C- Chastisement >>> Compliments-You recognize what you have and are doing well
#R- Repetitive rejection >>> Rationale-Things that went well and why, things that did not go well and why
#I- Incivility >>> Improvements-what needs to be improved
#T- Trap >>> Thoughtfulness-what you can and cannot do, seeking help
#I- Intimidation >>> Inspiration-what/who inspires you
#C- Condescension >>> Compassion-you have other aspects to who you are.
Dr. Lavanya Devdas
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Updated: Nov 28, 2022
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