4 Ways to Make Peace with Your Inner Critic

According to a survey by The Society for Consumer Research, nearly 80 percent of people have a negative perception of themselves. Self- depreciation is so rampant that some have coined the word self-loathing to describe it. So why is self- depreciation so prevalent? The answer lies in our brain’s natural reaction to anything that upsets us. When something upsets us, the amygdala (the primitive and emotional part of our brain) takes over because it responds to threats faster than optimists do. The amygdala tries to protect you from all kinds of uncertainties by creating an alarm bell in your head so you don’t make the same mistake again.


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How the brain reacts to failure

If we are constantly exposed to failure in our lives, our brains try to protect us by regulating our mood by creating negative illusions of our capabilities. This is called cognitive dissonance and it’s a normal reaction to anything that hurts you. Fortunately, we can retrain our brains to make visible the good in our lives. We can make peace with failure because failure is a part of life. It’s how we deal with failure that matters. If you are constantly exposed to failure, your brain will respond by creating a negative reaction to things you do well, or any positive emotions. This is called Learned Helplessness and it’s a normal reaction to anything that hurts you.


Why optimism is so important

If you’re constantly disappointed with your own capabilities, you’re never going to be able to grow as a person. You’re also in danger of letting others walk all over you. Optimism can be a misleading word when it comes to self-improvement. People use the word optimistically to refer to a positive mind set. It’s something that you can cultivate with practice. But optimism is also something that can be manipulated. So, optimism is important when you’re practicing self-improvement. But it’s not something that you should rely on in your everyday life. When you have a negative experience, you have to be able to take a step back and realize that it doesn’t define you. Then, you can take steps to change your mindset from negative to positive.

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Ways to shift your mindset from negative to positive

- Don’t beat yourself up for mistakes - Accept that you are normal, imperfect, and human - Notice the good things in your life - Make daily acts of kindness - Accept that you don’t know everything and that’s okay - Practice gratitude - Trust in your decisions - Find a supportive community - Find a purpose - Follow your bliss - Start a gratitude journal - Accept that you are worthy - Find something to look forward to - Endeavor to see the positive in everything - Be present - Look for the bright side - Give yourself a break - Keep a positive outlook - Look at the big picture - Think in terms of “will be” - Don’t get upset - Don’t dwell on the bad things - Keep perspective - When you feel like giving up, don’t - Be open to change - Be kind to yourself - Be grateful for what you have - Don’t judge yourself too harshly - Let go of your expectations - Be patient - Make a list of what you are grateful for - Make a plan for what you want to achieve - Connect with your inner child - Find your passion - Find what you love - Find the joy - Find a hobby - Find something to look forward to.


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5 ways to be a glass half-full person

- Think of good things in your life, even if you’re in a bad mood - Try to feel gratitude for even the smallest things - Keep a glass half-full jar - Try to see the good in everything - Try to be on an even keel - Try to turn everything around for the better.

Final words

We spend a third of our lives sleeping, so why aren’t we making more of it? Make sleep a priority and you’ll be surprised at the benefits it has on your mental health. While there are many ways to keep your mind busy while you’re sleeping, the most important thing is to have a good bedtime routine. Here are some of the best bedtime habits you can follow. - Have a relaxing bedtime routine - Turn off the lights an hour before your bedtime - Read a relaxing book - Do some breathing exercises - Try to get your eyes restless before you fall asleep - Don’t spend too much time in your head - Get your heart rate down - Make sure you’re not stressed - Let go of any issues that you need to work on while you’re sleeping - Sleep is essential for staying healthy, happy, and balanced. If you aren’t sleeping well, you may be missing out on the powerful benefits that it has to offer. Make sleep a priority and you’ll be surprised at the benefits it has on your mental health. Sleep well and you’ll be glad you did!

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