Consider these words from a reader known only as “CD”:
“I recently heard a story about a woman who asked her `inner critic’ to retire. The `inner critic’ being that self-critical voice that pipes up under the guise of protecting me from failure or pushing me to be better. Inspired by this idea, I bought my `inner critic’ a retirement gift—something tangible I can see or hold in my hands—so that when the doubting, perfectionist voice speaks up, I can gently remind her she's been retired, and show her the small of token of appreciation I bought as proof. Shifting my focus from anxiety to gratitude.”
(My thanks to “CD,” via Recomendo.com.)
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THANK YOU for these lovely words of wisdom! My inner critic is now retired...
She is tired & ready to live life with more joy & a spirit of gratitude!
One of the pluses of aging, for me, stilling my inner critic to a large degree. 🥰
Well done, CD 👌🏻