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Chances are that you have a robust inner critic. You might even believe that self-criticism and castigation are the only ways to excel. As a high-level performer, you are not alone. In this episode, we break down the nature of inner criticism and several ways to manage it.Awake and Aware | Our 2024 Live EventJoin us at Awake and Aware 2024, a transformative 3-day workshop from May 1st to 3rd in Bend, Oregon. Mitigate stress and stay cool under pressure. Create the mindset you want and lock it in. Limited slots.Website: Awakeandawarebend.com16.25 Hours Category 1 AMA CMEThe Flameproof CourseThe hidden anti-burnout curriculum we all should have learned in training. Cohort 3 begins Sept 10, 2024. Get the deets For full show notes of this episode and all sorts of other goodies, visit our podcast website We Discuss:3 objectives in the training of ski jumpers which can be applied to any moment or high stakes situation [02:30];The importance of self talk [03:45];What IS your inner critic? [05:40]; The first step to thwarting the inner critic is to be aware that it exists [08:00];Judgment vs. discernment [09:10];Dialogue of “the Judge” compared with “the Sage” in a complex resuscitation scenario [11:00]; Switching from “What if” to “What’s next” [13:15];The second step to quieting the inner critic: coming back to center [15:15];Activating the voice of the Sage, that motivates through curiosity, empathy, and purpose [17:22];One way to shift out of self judgment and into discernment is to speak (think) about yourself in the third person [21:20];
