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Picture this: Your best friend just made a mistake at work. They call you, voice shaking with embarrassment, convinced they're a failure. What do you say? Chances are, you offer comfort, perspective, and gentle encouragement. You remind them that everyone makes mistakes, that this doesn't define them, and that tomorrow is a fresh start.

Picture this: You're in a meeting, presenting an idea you've worked on for weeks. Your supervisor says, "I think there's room for improvement in your approach." Instantly, your heart sinks. Your mind races with thoughts like "I'm not good enough" or "They think I'm incompetent." Sound familiar?

"You're not good enough." "Everyone is judging you." "You always mess things up." "You don't deserve success." Sound familiar? If you've ever had thoughts like these running through your mind, you've met your inner critic. This persistent, often harsh voice that lives inside our heads can feel so natural that we mistake it for truth. But what if I told you that this voice isn't actually you and that understanding where it came from is the first step toward breaking free fr