Barb Aasen
  Inner Peace
Inner Peace
 

Combating the Inner Critic

 

 

1.      Each day, be aware of the inner critic’s voice in your life and try to combat him.

·         What situation today brought out your inner critic?

·         What did he say to you?

·         How did you combat him, or how could you combat the critic in the future?

 

2.      Recognise that the inner critic was not born in you; he was adopted. You learn to be self-critical. The inner critic is an accumulation of messages you received as you grew and developed into an adult.

 

3.      Externalise the critic by giving him a name……Dragon, Gremlin, Dad or Mum, Wicked Wanda, Devil. Now, imagine him sitting on your shoulder talking into your ear with all his critical words.

 

4.      Fight against your critic whenever you hear his voice:

i)                    Tell him what he has cost you.  “You’ve caused me enough problems!” “You create anxiety for me.” “You stop me from getting what I really want.” You make me lose it with my daughter.”

ii)                  Next, brush him off your shoulder and yell at him one of the following:

“Get lost,” “Shut up and go away now,” “Stop this abuse,” “No more lies,” “No more putdowns.”

 

5.      Reconfirm your worthiness by saying one of your affirmations; “I am worthy and loveable just as I am,” or  “I am good enough.” This is important because you need to replace the critic’s voice with something positive. You may not believe what you are saying at first, but if you continue to say it anyway, your subconscious will eventually take it as truth.

 

6.      Go to the toy store and find a toy that represents your inner critic. It might be a green monster or a devil, or perhaps an animal (a crocodile, a snake or a shark). You could also draw a picture of your inner critic, or find a picture from a book or on the internet. Place your critic (or it’s picture) somewhere prominent at home (on the bedside table, on the kitchen benchtop). Use the toy or picture as a reminder of your inner critic, and as you look at it, tell it that it is not going to be around for too long and that you’ve had enough of it’s negative, abusive, angry voice. 

 

 

 

Retreats in Bali

Retreats in Bali   

*Journey to Your Soul (April 3-8, 2012)   

If you want to become aligned with your soul and fulfil your highest purpose, then this is the workshop for you! Has your life been so focussed on others that you have lost touch with the deepest part of yourself: your soul? Would you like to re-connect and make peace with this part of you? Do you sense you need healing and cleansing of some old patterns, behaviours or memories?  

*Manifesting Your Dreams (April 16-22, 2012)   

Is there a dream bursting to come alive within you? Have you wanted to do something, complete a project or manifest something big in your life but not known how to start the birthing process? This workshop will empower you to manifest the dreams within your heart. Even if you don't fully know what these dreams are, the workshop will help you to listen to the still small voice within and find the passion that has always been there, often suppressed and forgotten.  

Marathon Therapy

Marathon Therapy in Bali   

An Intensive 6 days. Three hours of therapy per day. That’s 18 sessions of therapy in 6 days.   

Imagine staying in a relaxing, serene environment, no phones, no family responsibilities, no obligations, no work commitments. Then imagine having one-on-one sessions with a professional therapist (Psychologist) to help break through the issues that have been blocking your happiness and success. You can choose to have 1 hour in the morning and 2 hours in the late afternoon or visa versa. It’s your choice. After therapy sessions, you can relax by a pool, go for a swim or snorkel, or have a massage or pedicure. It’s up to you. It’s all about seeking your inner guidance, finding yourself again and clearing and cleansing your total being: body, mind and soul.