What it feels like to be hijacked by your inner critic
As a long-time practitioner of Positive Intelligence, I’d love to say that I rarely encounter my inner critic. The truth is, we are all works in progress, and my inner critic will never completely go away. However, I have learned to diminish its power and quiet its negative voice—until today.
How to Grow Your Confidence
Bottom Line Up Front: If you make a promise to yourself, keep it. Here's why.
Every day, I talk to people who struggle with confidence. They often ask me, "How does one build confidence?"
I've struggled with confidence too, just like many of us. In my journey to understand where confidence comes from, here's what I've learned.
Confidence stems from the rational part of your brain, the prefrontal cortex. This area produces complex, analytical thoughts and positive emotions. It allows you to explore, navigate situations, express creativity, and show empathy. When your prefrontal cortex is activated, you can access these abilities.
However…
Embracing “I don’t know”
You know, there's a power in those three words: "I don't know." At first, they might seem like a sign of weakness, a vulnerability we're conditioned to hide.
The Silent Barrier to Happiness
As women, we're often our own toughest critics. Our inner critic delivers a daily dose of negative self talk.
I told myself that my inner critic was helping me to succeed and prevents me from making mistakes.
Politics at Work
Are work politics harder to navigate than American politics? Probably!
The landscape and players constantly change.
You’re Not Enough?
You know that voice in your head saying that you are not good enough, smart enough or creative enough?
I have that voice.