Self Criticism

Perhaps you want to be nicer to yourself but don’t really know how to get there. Or maybe you’re someone who assumes self-criticism is a permanent part of your personality. Rest assured you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with the toll that excessive self-criticism takes on their minds, energy levels, jobs, and relationships. And problems with self-talk vary dramatically from one person to the next: they can appear as mild but persistent inner criticism, full-blown self-loathing, or the pain of internalized oppression or abuse. 

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Many people have tremendous struggles with self-criticism. In this audio book, I outline 3 types of strategies that help people change their inner bully or self-critical attitudes. I explain the roots of self-criticism, journal strategies that identify problems in thinking, spiritual approaches to releasing negative attitudes, strategies for changing your inner dialogue, and how to establish positive supports to help you maintain your progress.

You should be in good health, mentally and physically. This is a requirement for the spiritual training in general, for meditations and the use of hypnosis. The sessions work like deep meditations. Take care that you stay undisturbed while listening. The hypnotic suggestions are supported by binaural beats for Delta and Theta states of mind to offer best results. Headphones are required. You can sit in your armchair or lie on your bed or couch.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. You get into bed exhausted, and the voice in your head starts its review of the day. Everything you said wrong, everything still undone, everything you should be doing better. You do not want instructions or a story tonight. You want kind words to lean...

Rich in clinical examples, this book offers a fresh perspective on the roles of shame and guilt in psychological distress and presents a step-by-step framework for treatment. Martha Sweezy explains how the principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy are ideally suited to helping trauma...

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Break free from anxiety and OCD loops with actionable tools to quiet intrusive thoughts and overcome overthinking. If you feel trapped in a relentless cycle of mental review, this gentle guide offers immediate relief for your nervous system. Perfect for your stressful morning commute or when...

Discover the power of mirror meditation to help you awaken self-compassion, increase self-awareness, and gain the confidence needed to thrive. 

Transform your child’s anxiety and self-criticism into lasting confidence with proven emotional coaching strategies. When daily routines turn into battles of pessimism or worry, it is easy for caregivers to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. This empowering audio guide delivers the brain science...

Break free from relentless perfectionism and crushing anxiety to reclaim your peace of mind and embrace self-compassion. If you are an exhausted professional, a stressed student, or an overwhelmed parent trapped in endless loops of checking, this is your way out. Stop letting emotional paralysis...

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Conquer chronic overwhelm and heal internal conflict by building firm trauma-sensitive boundaries within your mind. When you are battling an exhausting inner critic, recovering from emotional burnout, or navigating high-stress daily situations, this calming self-help audio delivers immediate...

End chronic overthinking and quiet your harsh inner critic to finally experience lasting emotional inner peace. If you look highly functional on the outside but spend your days battling hidden anxiety and second-guessing every decision, you are not alone. This calming, compassionate guide is...

Escape the exhausting trap of perfectionism and transform your harsh inner critic into a source of quiet confidence. Whether you are unwinding on a stressful evening commute or seeking a calming reset before sleep, this psychological journey offers a grounded path to authentic self-worth. Stop...

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“Psychologist and therapist Ellen Hendriksen has a likable, easygoing narrating style that holds together the impressive amount of useful information in her latest audiobook.”—AudioFile This program is read by the author. Are you your own toughest critic? Learn to be good to yourself with...

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