[LJI 9-7: No True Scotsman] My Inner Scotsman

[dizzydog]

I've always dealt poorly with criticism. A little bit of pushback and I have a tendency to crumple like a paper cup. I think most of that is because, deep inside, my inner critic is already hard at work setting up the arguments so when I hear them I already know they're right. It doesn't matter what I come up with to try to fight it, the little

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[gratefuladdict]

I can totally relate to this.

Someone told me once that I should try to talk to myself the way I would to a dear friend - and afford myself the same compassion, understanding, acceptance, and evenhandedness that I would to someone I loved.

I don't always remember, but when I do, it really helps.

[jem0000000]

*hugs* My inner critic is probably half the reason why I don't get more done in a week than I do.

[searchingbuddha]

Yup, this.

[dreamsreflected]

your inner critic and my inner critic both need to be hit by a train. <3

[snarkerdoodle]

I think your inner critic is related to a lot of other ones -- its voice sounds eerily familiar. Perhaps they just clone themselves each time they see someone who doesn't have one already... ;)