Why am I so hard on myself?

This lesson is about understanding The Critic — the part of you that is constantly evaluating, correcting and pushing you to do better.

You may notice it as an inner voice telling you that you're not doing enough, you could have done better, or you're not quite where you should be yet. Even when things go well, your attention can quickly move to what needs improving.

But The Critic isn't trying to hurt you. It's a protective strategy your system developed to help you avoid mistakes, failure or feeling inadequate. Somewhere along the way, you may have learnt that getting things right, achieving or constantly improving was connected to feeling worthy.

In this lesson, you'll begin to recognise when The Critic is activated, understand what sits underneath the pressure, and start sep ...