How to Quiet Your Inner Critic is an encouraging one-page guide for recognising and responding differently to the harsh, self-critical thoughts that can undermine confidence and self-worth.
Using an illustrated five-step approach, it helps you notice the critical voice, question whether its messages are fair or accurate, replace them with more compassionate alternatives, recognise your strengths and take small positive actions. Challenging negative self-beliefs and practising kinder self-talk are approaches also recommended in NHS self-esteem guidance.
The guide also includes common inner-critic thought swaps, quick self-compassion ideas, affirmations and a simple STOP technique for moments when self-criticism becomes particularly loud.