It’s Time for You to Triumph Too
Dude, Where’s the Writing Space?
The Origin of the Inner Thoughts
Chapter 1 | Why Banish the Inner Critic?
Creativity vs. The Inner Critic
Chapter 2 | Take Back Your Creative Power
Recognize the Power of Thinking Differently
Take Advantage of the Brain’s Plasticity
Creative Dose: Mindful Thought Acceptance
Awaken Your Compassionate Self
Creative Dose: Self-Esteem vs. Self-Indulgence vs. Self-Compassion
Creative Dose: The Voice of Support
Glean Your Inner Critic Afflictions
Recognize Your Inner Critical Voice
Creative Dose: The Critical Voices in Your Head
Creative Dose: Identify It and Name It
Learn the Guises of the Inner Critic
Creative Dose: The Many Faces of The Inner Critic
Creative Dose: Identify Your Inner Critic Achilles’ Heel
It All Begins With the First Step
Chapter 3 | “People Will Think My Work Is Dumb” - Judgment Dread
Are They Judging Me? They’re Judging Me, Aren’t They?
Dreading Judgment
Understand the Need to Belong
Know Negativity Bias and the Nature of Fear
Creative Dose: F.E.A.R.
Reconcile the Fear of Rejection
Creative Dose: A Face of Approval
See Reality More Clearly
Recognize Cognitive Distortions
Know Your Cognitive Distortions
Creative Dose: Surprise Journal
Seek Positive Confirmation
Creative Dose: Swipe File of Support
Stop Awfulizing
Creative Dose: “And then...”
Practice Radical Ratification
Stop Hiding in Plain Sight
Creative Dose: Your Uniqueness Advantage
Accept Who You Are
Creative Dose: Embrace Your Shake
Live Better Through Criticism
Creative Dose: Curious and Open
Stay True to Yourself
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