How to Create a Positive Inner Voice
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly battling that little voice inside your head — the one that loves to remind you of all the reasons why you can’t do what you want to do, achieve what you want to achieve, just be the extraordinary person that you know you’re meant to be, this episode is for you. This is the “I’m not good enough,” “not worthy,” or “not special enough” spiel. Today is all about how to create a positive inner voice from your harshest critic. If you’re ready to ditch those limiting beliefs and step into your CEO energy, you are exactly in the right place.
Understanding the Inner Critic
We all have that inner critic, right? That voice that seems to have a knack for popping up right when we’re about to make a big leap. Let’s dive deep into transforming that voice today. First of all, let’s get one thing straight: it is completely normal to have these thoughts. Every entrepreneur, no matter how successful, has faced them at one point or another. What you’re feeling is valid and it’s a universal part of the human experience. Your awareness of these thoughts is actually a huge step forward. So kudos to you. It’s like you’re saying, “Hey, I see you and I understand why you’re here, but maybe there’s a better way to protect me and help me grow.”
Tackling the Inner Critic with NLP
We’re going to do something different here and tackle that inner critic and create a positive inner voice with a very powerful NLP tool. Trust me here and go with it. Make sure to do this in a place where you feel safe, where you feel like you can close your eyes and have a moment to yourself. If you are watching children, at work, or driving, maybe pause this episode and come back to it when you have a moment to yourself. But if you are ready to try this little tool with me, let’s go into it.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Breathing Exercise:
- Take a deep breath in through your nose, out through your mouth.
- Identify the Belief:
- Identify the belief that’s been holding you back. It might be feeling not good enough, not worthy. Whatever it is for you, give this inner critic a name.
- Reflect on Its Origin:
- It doesn’t matter if you remember, but if you do, think back to when you created this inner critic. What is its purpose today? This belief, as much as it’s a pain, is actually trying to protect you in its own twisted way.
- Assign a New Job:
- Now, give this energy a totally new job. What job would you give it? If your inner critic is protecting you from embarrassment, you can give it the job of being your number one fan that fills you up with confidence and love.
- Rewire the Critic:
- Say to yourself, silently if needed: “I thank you, honor you, and embrace you. You are no longer needed to hold me back from my goals. I can handle it from here. I would like you to support me, cheer me on, guide me, or whatever new job you’ve been given.”
- Make the Shift Physical:
- Stand up if you can, and imagine drawing a line in front of you. This line represents the boundary between your old limiting belief and your new empowered mindset. When you’re ready, step over that line into your new reality where you are capable, worthy, and unstoppable. Feel the weight of those old beliefs left behind and the lightness of stepping into your truth.
Celebrate Your Transformation
You’ve just made a powerful commitment to yourself. Think about what you’ve left behind. Reflect, sit with it, allow your body to embrace it, and really let it go.
Final Thoughts
You’ve not only acknowledged that inner critic, but you’ve also taken tangible steps to transform it into an ally. How does that feel? How are you going to demonstrate your new commitment this week? Remember that this is a process and it’s okay to revisit and adjust as you grow. If you need to come back and do this rewiring tool again because a new inner critic is popping up or the old one hasn’t quite gotten its new job done, feel free to repeat this as many times as you need. And if you need more support in learning to trust your intuition, check out this post.
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