Friday Coffee with MAP - March 29, 2024

Hello, and welcome to Friday Coffee with MAP!

We all carry an inner critic– that voice within us that pipes up when we’re faced with a big decision or potential opportunity, to remind us that we’re not up to the challenge. Not qualified. Not gifted. Not dedicated enough. This week, motivational speaker, author, and combat veteran Michelle “Mace” Curran provides practical tips for acknowledging, understanding, and overcoming the inner critic. Her insights help silence that self-critical impulse that is holding us back, and clear the path toward a happier and more productive life.

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Battling our Inner Critic: Strategies for Unwavering Self-Confidence
_{by Michelle Curran, for the “Inverting Your Mindset” Newsletter}

Our inner critic exists as a type of guardian against perceived potential harm or embarrassment or failure, and it is often rooted in past experiences or self-doubt. Understanding this inner critic is key to understanding that it is not in fact protecting you– it is keeping you from reaching your potential.

Overcoming the inner critic requires you to harness inner strength, acknowledge past successes and surround yourself with a supportive network. By seeking positive feedback and believing in yourself, you're equipped to overcome any resistance the inner critic may impose to opportunities of growth.

Here is a battle plan for building that inner strength:

Pinpoint your strengths: Know what you bring to the table, your unique skills and experiences, much like a pilot understands their jet inside and out.

1. Pinpoint your strengths: Know what you bring to the table, and build on your unique skills and experiences. Much like a pilot understands their jet, you must know everything about your skills & arena.

2. Establish your objectives: Set specific, measurable goals that guide your journey. This turns lofty aspirations into targeted missions, each designed to challenge the inner critic's narrative and replace doubt with evidence of your competence and achievement.

3. Engage your support squad: Recruit those trusted individuals who remind you of your worth, and bolster your courage when the mission feels daunting. Their feedback and camaraderie will push you forward with added confidence and perspective.

4. Celebrate every victory: Celebrate every win, no matter how insignificant you think it is. Each success is a testament to your growth, a strike against the inner critic's baseless claims.

Intention and consistency are key. Turning the strategies above into a daily practice can silence that inner critic over time. Remain open to learning, open to growth. As your skills continue to sharpen and your momentum picks up, the inner critic will become a nonfactor.

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So tell us: What do you do when you encounter that “inner critic?” Have you developed your own techniques for overcoming that critic over time?

We’re looking forward to hearing from you! Have a wonderful weekend.

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