[55] Taming Your Inner Critic | Nancy Jane Smith

Does your inner critic drive you or get you down? Do you swing back and forth between overly self-critical and giving yourself too many passes? Nancy Jane Smith, author of The Happier Approach, talks about the 3 voices in our heads and how to tune in to the “right” voice.

Show Notes

In this episode, I’m joined by professional counselor, Nancy Jane Smith, who wrote the book  The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier and Still Accomplish Your Goals.

Nancy and I talk about the happier approach, a simple way to quiet our Mongers, be kinder to ourselves, while also achieving our goals and intentions. We also talk about the mistake we make when we attempt self-compassion, and the more productive approach we can take instead.

Highlights of Episode 55

• The 3 voices (Monger, BFF, and Biggest Fan) that are in our heads
• Why and when does the “Monger” talk loudest
• How to recognize the “BFF” and your “Biggest Fan”
• What you can do when the Monger has taken over
• The typical mistake we make when we attempt self-compassion

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