The Dr. Dolores Show: 5 Steps to Befriend Your Inner Critic and Silence The Negativity

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Dr. Dolores Fazzino, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Energy Whisperer

Does that nagging voice in your head constantly point out your flaws and hold you back from going for your dreams?

That, my dear, is your inner critic.

But what if we told you there’s a way to turn this bully into your biggest cheerleader?

In this episode of The Dr. Dolores Show, Dr. Dolores dives deep into the world of the inner critic.

In today’s article, we will explore why this voice exists, and how to identify its often hidden purpose.

You’ll learn practical strategies to silence the negativity and transform your inner critic into a force for good.

The Dr. Dolores Show: 5 Steps to Befriend Your Inner Critic

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Here’s a guide to befriending your inner critic and reducing negativity through five practical steps.

1. Acknowledge Your Inner Critic

Recognize the presence of your inner critic as a part of your psychological landscape.

Understand that this voice, though often harsh, is attempting to help you improve and grow.

By acknowledging its role, you can start to view it as a partner rather than an enemy.

This shift in perspective allows you to engage with the critic constructively.

2. Practice Mindfulness

Incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine to create a space between you and your inner critic.

Mindfulness involves paying attention to your thoughts and feelings without judgment.

Meditate or journal, or do both.

These are the best practices to practice mindfulness.

By observing your inner dialogue with awareness, you can approach self criticism with greater clarity and reduce its impact on your self esteem.

Train your self awareness so you can notice when the voice is speaking.

3. Reflect on Self Compassion

Take time to reflect on what self compassion means to you.

Really, take a piece of paper and answer this question: What does self compassion mean to me?

Consider how treating yourself with kindness and understanding can transform your inner dialogue.

Self compassion involves recognizing your own struggles and offering yourself the same care and support you would provide to a friend.

This practice helps counteract the negativity of the inner critic.

Once you know what self compassion means for you, it’s easier to distinguish when the inner critic is compassionate or not.

4. Integrate Self Compassion into Daily Practice

Make self compassion a regular part of your life.

Develop habits that promote kindness towards yourself, such as positive affirmations, journaling, or meditation.

By embedding self compassion into your daily routine, you create a more supportive inner environment that can diminish the power of the inner critic.

5. Be Gentle with Yourself

When facing challenges or setbacks, treat yourself with gentleness and understanding.

Instead of harsh self judgment, practice self kindness.

Recognize that everyone makes mistakes and that these are opportunities for growth rather than reasons for self criticism.

This approach fosters a healthier self relationship and helps silence the negativity from within.

Start implementing these steps today to foster a more positive and supportive inner environment.

Listen to the latest episode of The Dr. Dolores Show, she will show you how to befriend your inner critic and turn its harsh whispers into supportive encouragement.

Ditch the self doubt and tune in! It’s time to take control of your inner narrative and live your life to the fullest.

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What to Look for In This Episode of The Dr. Dolores Show:

  1. It is not about silencing that inner critic, it’s about working with it. (02:43)
  2.  Our inner critic may be harsh but it is trying to help us. (07:57)
  3. Your inner critic is your inner scorekeeper, well who made that up? We need to change that! (08:30) 
  4. “Be gentle and supportive with yourself when you are going through hard times.” Dr. Dolores (21:05) 
  5. Mindfulness is key when you are looking at having self compassion. (25:19) 
  6. “When you are not sure what self compassion is I encourage you to just focus on the word self compassion.” Dr. Dolores (26:02) 
  7. Self compassion is an essential aspect of moving forward with our ascension process. (34:58) 
  8. Make self-compassion a habit. Incorporate it into your daily practice. (50:21)

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Dr. Dolores Fazzino, DNP is a Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, Energy Whisperer, an International Amazon Best Selling Author, TV, Podcast, and Radio host. With over 45 years-experience in the healthcare industry, Dr. Fazzino believes healing is a multi-faceted process. After witnessing the miraculous healing of her father’s physical condition as a young adult, Dr. Fazzino has dedicated her life to assist people to Heal In Ways They Never Thought Possible. Dr. Dolores takes us beyond the mind-body paradigm to include spirituality in wellness and assisting her clients to unravel the energetic discord in their life. Known as the “Energy Whisperer,” her gifts, customized programs and strategies assist her clients to move through life challenges, and reconnecting with their inner self with grace and ease, creating lasting health and true wellness. She is the author of 5 books, two which are Amazon International Best Sellers. Her latest book “Your Amazing Itty Bitty Healing in Ways You Never Thought Possible Book” became an Amazon Best Seller October 2022. Dr. Dolores Fazzino is the host of The Dr Dolores Show, a TV, Radio, Podcast with Inspired Choices Network (ICN) streaming to over 300 platforms globally. Contact her at: 760-579-2440
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