I thought I knew about the ‘inner critic’ and I did. This exercise has made me realise that it’s not limited to things like work or appearance but directly affects my sex life as well.
Yes
I think this hits the nail on the head but it’s a powerful negative aspect
The it’s powerful, and needs to be correctly channeled
Yeah that was fun
That it’s all in my head and I can change that with practice
It helps articulating but it’s still theoretical, the real test is physical and emotional
It made me realise how powerful my inner critic’s become. I really need to figure out how to stop feeding it.
Okay
As I wrote I discovered thoughts/feelings I didn’t know I had
As I wrote I realised my critic shouldn’t have the power to control me and it makes me more determined to shut it up.
Nothing
It did help me to see in print, black and white some of the issues that have up to now been just concepts in my head.
It helped me realize how deep this issue is and how much work it will take to correct my issues. It has made me curious about my subconscious.
No
I put words to the gnawing pit in my stomach and feelings of dread, distraction, and anxiety whenever my inner critic came creeping in
My journaling experience was very good, it helped me clear out my emotions and the things that hold me back from achieving a fulfilling life. I know with practice I’ll be able to recognize these thought and emotional patterns and be able to dismiss them easily
It was really powerful to be made to articulate exactly what holds me back and brings shame. I feel confident to start to identify this feeling in future
It feels liberating to acknowledge these inner critics
I learned that it’s just a voice in my head that can take control over my life if I let it. But by focusing on it and facing it head on I know I can tame it.