12. I Choose Self-Compassion and Love As I Quiet My Inner Critic

Mindful Life Changes

We all know that nagging voice that magnifies our flaws, undermines our potential, and fills us with self-doubt, especially during vulnerable moments like a career pivot. Meet your constant companion: the "inner critic." We all have one, that voice that loves to judge, doubt, and undermine us. But it’s time to set up some healthier boundaries and change the dialog between you and your inner critic. In this episode of the Mindful Career Change Podcast, host Valerie Mekki takes a closer look at the role the inner critic plays in our lives and the art of quieting it. She shares powerful insights and three simple actions to transform your relationship with your inner critic. Learn how to identify your inner critic, engage in a compassionate dialogue, and replace negative thoughts with empowering affirmations.
Whether you're navigating a career pivot or simply seeking personal growth, this transformative episode will help you cultivate self-compassion, rewire your thoughts, and transform your inner critic to be more like a wise sidekick on your journey towards changing careers.
Show Notes and Timestamps:

[00:00:50] Today’s affirmation

[00:01:22] Who is your inner critic?

[00:02:04] You have more control and agency over your inner critic

[00:02:43] Recognizing and identifying your inner critic

[00:03:33] Create a dialogue with your inner critic

[00:04:40] Replace your negative thoughts with something better

[00:05:29] Practice and patience can transform your inner narrative

[00:06:03] Start of affirmation with a body scan

[00:06:26] Memorizing the affirmation

[00:07:02] Repeat the affirmation out loud to yourself

[00:07:35] Visualization of the affirmation

[00:08:25] End of affirmation

[00:09:15] How to make your affirmation sticky

[00:10:02] End

Curious to learn how to make your affirmations sticky? Listen to episode 1 and I’ll walk you through how to make your affirmation practice a more effective and transformative tool for your career changing journey.

Formerly known as the "Mindful Career Change Podcast," I decided to broaden our conversation to cover all life transitions, not just our careers.
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Chapters

1. 12. I Choose Self-Compassion and Love As I Quiet My Inner Critic (00:00:00)

2. Today’s affirmation (00:00:50)

3. Who is your inner critic? (00:01:22)

4. You have more control and agency over your inner critic (00:02:04)

5. Recognizing and identifying your inner critic (00:02:43)

6. Create a dialogue with your inner critic (00:03:33)

7. Replace your negative thoughts with something better (00:04:40)

8. Practice and patience can transform your inner narrative (00:05:29)

9. Start of affirmation with a body scan (00:06:03)

10. Memorizing the affirmation (00:06:26)

11. Repeat the affirmation out loud to yourself (00:07:02)

12. Visualization of the affirmation (00:07:35)

13. End of affirmation (00:08:25)

14. How to make your affirmation sticky (00:09:09)