I love the idea of naming my inner critic (mine's Nancy ... I have no idea why but that name popped up instantly as soon as you mentioned yours). I'm curious to see how those conversations go! I am going to try some trauma-informed yoga tonight - thanks for the tip! My inner critic started when I was 12 (I remember the moment like it was yesterday) and I know she just wants to keep me safe but she's going about it in the wrong way. She wants me to be very quiet and obedient so I don't get hurt or upset anyone but that hasn't worked because I keep getting hurt and upset when I keep silent! We're a work in progress.
Nancy is a great name. When she is being a Negative Nancy, you tell her to remember gratitude! And when she is being mean, shut her down by calling her out!! :) It's fun, isn't it? We're all a work in progress <3
I love the idea of naming my inner critic (mine's Nancy ... I have no idea why but that name popped up instantly as soon as you mentioned yours). I'm curious to see how those conversations go! I am going to try some trauma-informed yoga tonight - thanks for the tip! My inner critic started when I was 12 (I remember the moment like it was yesterday) and I know she just wants to keep me safe but she's going about it in the wrong way. She wants me to be very quiet and obedient so I don't get hurt or upset anyone but that hasn't worked because I keep getting hurt and upset when I keep silent! We're a work in progress.
Nancy is a great name. When she is being a Negative Nancy, you tell her to remember gratitude! And when she is being mean, shut her down by calling her out!! :) It's fun, isn't it? We're all a work in progress <3
See you at the writer's circle tonight!