Create an Inner Critic Log and see the thought patterns holding you back!
I was chilling out, swiping the pages of an ebook about self-care and my eyes were drawn to a technique on how to create an ‘Inner Critic Log’.
Right now, I am furiously writing a self-compassion workbook which you coaches can sell or use with your clients.
I will sometimes scan books to get inspiration and ‘aha’ moments to create workbooks which can transform lives - such as this one.
As I was flipping through a self-care ebook for fresh insight, it mentions an 'Inner Critic Log'.
I hopped on this idea right away because I am curious to see what my thought patterns are.
I do this the easy-peasy way - I click open my Notes app in my iPhone, type 'Inner Critic Log' as the title and tap any negative thoughts which cross my mind.
This is what I got within a span of one hour:
I typed fast, so please ignore the shortcuts + errors in my Inner Critic Log above! :)
Coming face to face with your thoughts is powerful.
The next time these thoughts pop up in my head, I recognise them as “Aha, my inner critic is at work again.”
I erase this list at the end of the day and create a fresh list in my Notes app on a new day.
I will admit that I don't do this everyday - only on days when I feel lost, confused or unmotivated.
Your thoughts are not facts.
They are created from social conditioning, your own past experiences and your upbringing.
Have the courage to type or write down your negative thoughts whenever you notice them.
That's all I have for you today to motivate you on your journey as a coach!
See you in my next blog post.
Sincerely,
Shikah
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