The inner critic is the inner voice that tells us that we are not good enough, talks about our shortcomings and mistakes. It can suppress our personality and feelings of self-worth. The inner critic can hinder our personal growth and success. That is why psychologists recommend developing strategies for working with it. One of the ways to work with the inner critic is to recognize its existence and understand its origin. The inner critic is sometimes the sum total of all our negative beliefs that we internalized in childhood. By recognizing and realizing that this voice is not our true and personal thought, we can separate ourselves from it and reduce its influence on our actions. Another way to deal with the inner critic is to change how it speaks. A true critic always offers constructive criticism and recommended improvements. However, if this voice speaks only about our shortcomings, then we can transform its speech by replacing negative words (for example, “I never do this right”) with more positive ones (“Next time I will try to do better”). The third way to work with the inner critic is to use it as motivation to improve yourself. By recognizing its presence and the basis of speech, we can use its reminder factor to turn it into a source of motivation. This contributes to the continuous and holistic development of the individual. Ultimately, working on the inner critic is a long and ongoing process. We must acknowledge it, but not allow it to subdue our personality. We must change its tone and use it as motivation to improve ourselves. By recognizing and transforming the inner voice, we can achieve a healthier personality and a happier life. The inner critic can deny all our achievements, reminding us of our failures and mistakes. Unfortunately, this voice can serve as an obstacle to treatment and recovery. Within CBT, working with the inner critic involves recognizing this voice and developing strategies to manage it. One way to deal with the inner critic is to identify it. Often clients do not realize that their negative voice within them is precisely the inner critic. An exercise for working with the inner critic is to fill out two columns. In the first column, the client writes down what his inner critic tells him. The second column records evidence that these thoughts are not true and that the client can replace these thoughts with more constructive ones. Another way to work with the inner critic is to develop a healthier and more realistic concept of self. Clients learn to look for evidence that their critical voice is invalid. They learn to see themselves not through the prism of negative thoughts, but through the prism of their achievements and personal qualities. Working with the inner critic also includes the development of reverse thinking patterns. Clients learn to redirect their negative thoughts in more positive directions. A quick way to develop reverse thoughts is to ask yourself three questions: “Is this true?” "What is my evidence?" “How can I see myself and the situation more positively?” When dealing with the inner critic, it is important for the client to be patient and kind to themselves. This is a difficult process that will require time, effort and self-confidence. However, when the inner critic is under control, clients will be able to achieve greater success in their relationships, work and personal lives.Steps for Dealing with the Inner CriticBecome aware of the presence of an inner critic. This is an important first step in recognizing that we have a critical voice within us. To do this, you can keep a diary, recording all the moments when we talk to ourselves or think negatively. Starting to work with the inner critic. Once we have recognized the presence of an internal critic, we can begin to work on it. To do this, you need to try to express your thoughts out loud. For example, we may say to ourselves, “I know what you are telling me, but I don’t.