During these unprecedented times, we are particularly susceptible to The Inner Critic, that voice of self-doubt that tells us that we aren't doing enough and that everyone is more successful and productive during the pandemic than we are. Fortunately, there are effective ways to manage the inner critic so that we can be better to ourselves and still show up powerfully.
In this session, Denise will share useful and effective tools to decrease the levels of anxiety. We'll also look at ways to tone down the tendency to compare ourselves with others (or to an unreachable "ideal"), ways to reframe language and transform self-talk to be more supportive, and tactics to overcome impostor syndrome, perfectionism, and unblock creativity.
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S.H.I.F.T.
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
Stay present:
Take several deep breaths to get yourself grounded and back into your body.
Have compassion:
Understand that you’re feeling scared and commit to giving yourself comforting messages.
Invoke mindfulness:
Realize that you are not your thoughts and that you have the power to observe them without reacting to them.
Focus attention:
Choose to place your attention on alternative thoughts.
Trust your ability to problem-solve:
Know that the creative part of you exists and it will come out when you relax.
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Reduce anxiety, boost creative problem-
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Be Your Own Coach of Positivity
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
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Say This, Not That - part 1
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
“Unexpected”
“New”
“Cautious”
“Prepare”
“Temporary changes”
“This is unusual”
“Uncertain” —>
“Unprecedented” —>
“Scared” —>
“Panic” —>
“Trying times” —>
“This is crazy” —>
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Say This, Not That - part 2
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
“I choose to/I get to”
“I want to”
“I will/I decide”
“When can I?”
“I have to” —>
“I ought to” —>
“I should” —>
“I must” —>
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– B R U C E N U S S A U M , C R E AT I V I T Y I N T E L L I G E N C E
“Creativity is about recognizing patterns and
seeing connections.”
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- U N K N O W N
“You cannot compare your insides to someone
else’s outsides.”
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Remember the Impostor Syndrome Paradox
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
You will only experience impostor
syndrome when you are
competent and skilled.
(re-read this as many times as necessary.)
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S.H.I.F.T.
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
Stay present:
Take several deep breaths to get yourself grounded and back into your body.
Have compassion:
Understand that you’re feeling scared and commit to giving yourself comforting messages.
Invoke mindfulness:
Realize that you are not your thoughts and that you have the power to observe them without reacting to them.
Focus attention:
Choose to place your attention on alternative thoughts.
Trust your ability to problem-solve:
Know that the creative part of you exists and it will come out when you relax.
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“If I didn’t have an Inner Critic, I would…”
L E T ’ S D O T H I S !
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