Mindset Monday: Quiet the Inner Critic and Unlock Your Potential!
The Two Voices in Your Head: Teaching the Inner Critic to Sit Down!
Have you ever noticed that the louder you dream, the louder a harsh little voice inside you starts talking?
“You’re not ready.”
“Who do you think you are?”
“People like you don’t get to do things like that.”
That’s your inner critic. And if you don’t learn how to work with it, it will quietly sabotage your confidence, your decisions, and your success.
On this Mindset Monday, let’s talk about the two voices in your head—and how to teach the negative one to finally sit down, so the wiser, more empowered voice can stand up and lead.
The Two Voices: Inner Critic vs. Inner Guide
Most people think they just “are” the way they are.
In reality, you’re listening to at least two very different inner narrators:
The Inner Critic
Focuses on fear and failure
Exaggerates what could go wrong
Uses words like “always,” “never,” and “everyone”
Loves to bring up your past mistakes as “proof” you can’t change
The Inner Guide
Focuses on possibility and growth
Acknowledges risk but looks for solutions
Uses calm, grounded language
Encourages action, learning, and trying again
Both voices are in your head today. The problem is, most of us have spent years giving the critic the microphone and the guide barely a whisper.
A Real-Life Scenario: The Promotion You Never Applied For
Imagine this.
You hear about a promotion at work—a role that would pay more, challenge you, and finally give you a seat at the table.
For a split second, something inside lights up:
“You could do that. You’ve already been doing half this job anyway…”
That’s your inner guide.
But then, just as quickly, the inner critic barges in:
“You don’t have enough experience.”
“They’ll laugh at you for even applying.”
“Remember that presentation you messed up? They still remember that.”
You feel your chest tighten. You picture an awkward interview, people judging you, a rejection email.
So you do nothing.
You don’t apply. You watch someone less qualified get the role. On the surface, you shrug it off. Deep down, you know you just let that loud, scared voice make a big life decision for you.
And it doesn’t stop at promotions. The same pattern holds you back from:
Launching your business
Raising your prices
Publishing that book
Starting the podcast
Saying yes to opportunities that could transform your life
The good news: this pattern is not a personality trait. It’s a mental habit—and habits can be changed.
If you’ve ever felt held back by that voice in your head, this is your next step:
Get “Never In Your Wildest Dreams” and start retraining your inner narrative today!
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A Quote to Remember
“You are not the voice in your head. You are the one who gets to decide which voice to believe.”
The most powerful shift in your success journey is realizing that your inner critic is not the truth—it’s just one opinion. And you don’t have to keep giving it the front row!
Why Quieting the Inner Critic Changes Everything
When you learn to notice, interrupt, and redirect your inner critic, everything about the way you show up in life begins to change:
You take more aligned risks instead of talking yourself out of them.
You bounce back faster because mistakes no longer equal “I’m a failure.”
You become more visible—sharing your ideas, your offers, your gifts.
You feel more peace because your mind is no longer a 24/7 war zone.
You create results that once felt “out of your league.”
This is the real gateway to the life you once thought was impossible.
One of the most powerful ways to rewire this pattern is to immerse your mind in stories, exercises, and guided practices that show you what’s actually possible for you.
That’s exactly what the book “Never In Your Wildest Dreams” is designed to do. It’s not just a story—it’s a mindset experience that walks you through the inner shift from self-doubt to self-belief, and then points you directly to the next level of transformation.
If you’ve ever felt like something bigger is calling you—but that inner critic keeps pulling you back—this book is your next step.
Watch: A 10-Minute Boost Before You Take Action
Before you try the five-minute plan below, hit play on this short video. It’s a powerful reminder that your inner critic doesn’t get to make your big life decisions anymore!
*This short mindset video is a powerful complement to your Mindset Monday practice, helping you quiet the inner critic and build the courage to pursue your wildest dreams!
Inspired and ready to go deeper?
Download the eBook “Never In Your Wildest Dreams” and follow the step-by-step journey beyond your inner critic!
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Five-Minute Action Plan: Teach Your Inner Critic to Sit Down (Today)
This Mindset Monday, let's commit to a small but mighty shift. You don’t need a 3-hour ritual to start changing your inner dialogue. You can begin in the next five minutes.
1. Name Your Inner Critic (1 minute)
Give it an actual name: “The Judge,” “The Worrier,” “Doubtful Dan,” “Mean Girl,” whatever feels right.
When you name it, you separate it from you. It becomes a character, not your identity.
The next time you hear the old negative loop, you can say:
“Thanks, [Name], I see you. Sit down—I’m not letting you drive today.”
2. Catch the Script (1 minute)
Write down exactly what your inner critic has been saying lately.
Examples:
“You’re too late to start.”
“You’re not smart enough.”
“If you fail, everyone will see you’re a fraud.”
Seeing those thoughts on paper instantly reduces their power. They stop being a fog and become words—words you can choose to challenge.
3. Ask: “Is This a Fact or a Fear?” (1 minute)
Next to each sentence, write “F” for Fact or “Fear.”
If it’s a fact (e.g., “I’ve never done this before”), accept it without drama. New things are allowed to feel new.
If it’s fear (“Everyone will judge me”), recognize it for what it is: a prediction, not reality.
Most of the inner critic’s greatest hits are fears dressed up as facts.
4. Let Your Inner Guide Respond (1–2 minutes)
Now, give your inner guide the microphone.
For each critic line, write a calm, empowered response. Not cheesy affirmations—grounded truth.
Examples:
Critic: “You’re too late to start.”
Guide: “Plenty of people start later than this and succeed. My timing is perfect for me.”Critic: “You always mess this up.”
Guide: “I’ve made mistakes before, and I’ve also learned and grown. This time I’ll do it with more wisdom.”Critic: “What if you fail?”
Guide: “If I fail, I’ll learn faster than if I do nothing.”
Read your inner guide’s responses out loud. Feel the difference in your body.
5. Take One Tiny Courageous Step (1 minute)
Ask yourself:
“If my inner guide were in charge today, what tiny action would I take?”
Then do it immediately.
Send the email.
Fill out the application.
Write the first paragraph.
Make the phone call.
Download the book that’s going to stretch your vision of what’s possible.
Tiny steps, taken from a different inner voice, compound into a completely different life.
Your Next Step: Feed the Voice That Believes in You
You cannot silence the inner critic by willpower alone. You quiet it by feeding the other voice—the one that believes in you, that shows you new possibilities, and that teaches you how to think like the person you want to become!
That’s why I strongly recommend you download “Never In Your Wildest Dreams.”
Inside, you’ll:
Follow a powerful story about someone just like you, facing their own inner critic.
See exactly how shifting your mindset opens doors you didn’t even know existed.
Be guided (step by step) into deeper transformation through the resources it connects you to next.
If you’ve ever felt there must be more to your life than what you’re currently living—more freedom, more abundance, more alignment—this book is your invitation to start walking that path!
👉 Take 30 seconds right now to download “Never In Your Wildest Dreams.”
Let it be the defining moment when you stopped letting the critic run the show and started partnering with the part of you that knows you are meant for more!
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FAQ: Training Your Inner Critic (and What to Do Next)
Q: Will my inner critic ever completely disappear?
A: Probably not—and it doesn’t have to. The goal isn’t to erase it, but to retrain it. Over time, it becomes less loud, less convincing, and less in control of your choices.
Q: What if my inner critic is trying to “protect” me?
A: It is. It thinks staying small is safer. You can thank it for trying to protect you—and still choose growth. Protection is helpful only when it doesn’t cost you your purpose.
Q: I’ve tried positive thinking before and it didn’t work. What’s different here?
A: This isn’t about forcing fake positivity. It’s about recognizing your existing mental patterns, questioning them, and gradually replacing them with more truthful, empowering thoughts and actions. Tools like “Never In Your Wildest Dreams” guide you through this process in a practical, embodied way.
Q: How fast will I see changes if I start doing this?
A: Many people feel a shift immediately when they name their inner critic and let their inner guide respond. Bigger external results—new opportunities, income, relationships—tend to show up as you consistently think, feel, and act from this upgraded inner state.
Q: What should I do after I download the book?
A: Don’t just let it sit in your downloads folder. Commit to reading a small section each day, and apply one mindset shift or insight to something real in your life. The book will naturally lead you to deeper, structured tools and training that support long-term success.
This week, instead of letting the loudest voice in your head win by default, choose the wisest one. Make this Mindset Monday the day you truly invest in your inner guide!
👉 Ready to quiet the inner critic and step into what’s truly possible for you?
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~Brett
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