How the Inner Critic Affects Your Self Confidence

 It is strange how many of us fail to listen to that tiny voice inside ourselves. There is no biological and scientific explanations to this ever present voice but you see, we all hear them. For some the voice is the all-commanding mentor. It is sad though that for some, this little voice has become their inner critic, or worse has for a long time muted. It is an innate murmuring voice that we hear. If we would all remember, this tiny voice has been with us throughout our lives, guiding us to make the proper decisions. But during the course of life, when we have become too jaded and have forgotten the beliefs we once had, this voice becomes silent that we no can no longer remember how good it feels to listen to its guidance. It was intended to help us but our negative thoughts turn that voice into an inner critic. This inner critic is the nagging voice that tells you how deficient you are, how ugly you are, how weak and useless you are and how people dislike you for who and what yo...

7 Great Tips for Self Improvement

If you are working on your self improvement, these 7 great tips should be added to your list. These aren’t the typical tips you get. Are you ready? 


1. Reduce how much time you spend on chat programs. 

Chat programs result in tons of wasted time, which you can spend on better activities. Disable the auto start feature in chat programs and only launch them when you have spare time or you really need to chat.

2. Get yourself a coach. 

If you want to improve the fastest way to do so is to have a coach work with you to create your goals. Your coach can help to guide you; however, ultimately it is up to you to make your own decisions. 

3. Turn off the television. 

It is a very liberating experience to stop watching television. You’ll free up time that you can use for more constructive purposes like spending time with your good friends, getting fit or working on your business plan. There is very little that TV actually has to offer that will stimulate your brain.

4. Learn how to play chess. 

Chess is a great game for you to learn how to create strategies and how to sharpen your brainpower. You can have a little fun while you exercise your brain and build your analytical skills. 

5. Start a 30-day challenge. 

Set a goal for yourself and then allow 30 days for you to achieve it. It doesn’t matter what the challenge is. It’s more about sticking to it and achieving your goal.

6. Meditate. 

The use of meditation can calm you and make you more aware. It helps to focus and center you. Many who meditate before bed require less sleep. Meditation has much to offer you on your self improvement journey. 

7. Join Toastmasters – 

It’s time to learn the art of public speaking, which is the number one fear of many. You can learn a lot about better communication, the best way to present yourself and how to communicate with others. Toastmasters is an international organization that trains people in the art of public speaking. 


There you have it – 7 great tips that can help you with your self improvement. 7 tips you likely haven’t heard before. So what are you waiting for? Self improvement is an excellent undertaking and a great way to improve “you” for your own benefit.

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