I'm Not Allowing My Self-Doubt to Hit the Pause Button This Season...Are You?

I'm good...I'll wait till spring.

November is a month when I naturally want to start hibernating till spring. I know it's crazy to think that is what I want to do...it's not even that cold yet!

It's not just the Minnesota cold; it's all the family and holiday pressures, end of the year projects, and planning for 2025 for myself and my clients. I struggle with keeping my health a priority as I become more sedentary and food becomes a challenge.

It's a time when I have to encourage myself to move forward and not hit the "Pause" button. The holiday/winter season is when my Inner Critic wants to take charge and tells me to be safe, cautious and never, under any circumstances, start something new. It's time to stay small. Nope. Nope. Nope. Now is the time to plan and create.

Some of my Inner Critic's Favorites

OMG, when I started my business in 2007, my Inner critic was so cynical and hurtful. It was always there, especially when I put myself in unfamiliar situations or creating something new.

"You're not as successful as [competitor/peer], and you never will be."

"You're not a natural leader; you're only meant to support others."

"You're not cut out for entrepreneurship. That’s why you lost that bid/job/client."

"You're not special enough to make an impact."

Early in my career, they shut me down…forced me to reduce my fees…accepted whatever came my way, and allowed my clients to lead the conversation and projects.

It didn't benefit me or them, and I realized I needed to think and do things differently.

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How do we know if our Inner Critic is controlling our actions?

There is a way to gain fulfillment and confidence no matter what your inner critic says. First, we need to understand how to recognize it.

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the powerful influence of our inner critic has on us. How? It usually sounds like a relentless saboteur. We get used to the voice and start believing it to be true about ourselves. So how do we begin to see what is our inner critic and not realistic thinking/ideation?

Here are 5 key indicators to help you discern if your inner critic:

Harsh Self-Talk: Pay attention to your language when speaking to yourself. Does it sound supportive and encouraging, or does it lean towards harsh self-criticism? The latter is a telltale sign of an active inner critic.

Comparison to Others: Constantly measuring your achievements against those of others may indicate your inner critic seeking validation and telling yourself that you are not good enough.

Avoidance of Risks: If you find yourself shying away from challenges or new opportunities due to a fear of failure, your inner critic may be holding you back from potential growth.

Reluctance to Seek Help: The inner critic often convinces us that asking for help is a sign of weakness. If you find it challenging to seek assistance or delegate tasks, your inner critic might be the culprit.

Difficulty Celebrating Achievements: If you struggle to acknowledge and celebrate your accomplishments, attributing them to external factors or luck rather than your capabilities, it may be due to the influence of your inner critic.

I wish you the best,

Amy Nubson

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