How to Practice Self-Love to Boost Self-Esteem and Silence Your Inner Critic

In a world that values perfection and success above all else, it can be easy to fall into self-doubt and self-criticism. We often compare ourselves to others and focus on our shortcomings, leading to low self-esteem and a lack of confidence.

The good news is that we can break this cycle by practicing self-love and boosting our self-esteem. In this post, we will explore How to Practice Self-Love to Boost Self-Esteem and Silence Your Inner Critic so you can achieve the success you want!

Step 1: Turn Criticism into an Opportunity and Silence Your Inner Critic

Criticism can be either negative or constructive. While negative criticism may bring us down, constructive criticism can be an opportunity for growth and learning. To turn criticism into an opportunity, we need to take care of ourselves by practicing self-love and gratitude. Here are three ways to do that:

Write down three things you are grateful for every day. This will help you focus on the positives in your life and shift your mindset from negative to positive. 

Engage in self-care activities that make you feel good. This could be taking a relaxing bath, going for a walk, or reading a book.

Practice positive self-talk by repeating affirmations such as “I am enough” and “I am worthy.” This will help shift your mindset from self-criticism to self-love. 

Sarah, a working mom, used to struggle with low self-esteem due to constantly comparing herself to other moms on social media. As she followed steps of the Take Action Now Program, she started practicing self-love and gratitude by writing down things she was grateful for every day and engaging in self-care activities. Today, she feels more confident and has learned to appreciate herself more. 

Step 2: Validate Your Own Experience through Practice of Self-Love

Believing in yourself and your experiences is important to boost self-esteem. We often seek validation from others, which can lead to disappointment if they don’t acknowledge us. To validate our own experiences, we need to practice self-determination and believe that we are good enough. Here are a few ways to do that: 

Recognize and celebrate your achievements, no matter how small. This will help you realize that you are capable and deserving of success.

Don’t seek validation from others. Trust your instincts and make decisions that align with your values and beliefs.

Surround yourself with positive and supportive people who uplift and encourage you. This will help you maintain your self-confidence and self-esteem.

Another client-Lisa, a new entrepreneur, used to doubt herself and her abilities to run her business. She joined Shine Transformation of Take Action Now Program to boost her confidence and scale her start-up. Lisa started validating her own experiences by celebrating her small successes and making decisions based on her values. Today, she feels more confident and has successfully grown her business.

Step 3: Challenge Your Inner Critic

Our inner critic is a voice that whispers self-doubt and self-criticism. It can be challenging to silence this voice and believe in ourselves. The best way to challenge our inner critic is to express who we are and not compare ourselves to others. Here are three ways to challenge your inner critic: 

Practice self-acceptance and self-love to embrace your flaws. Recognise that no one is perfect, and it’s okay to make mistakes.

Express who you are by pursuing your passions and interests. Don’t let the fear of failure hold you back from doing what you love.

Stop comparing yourself to others. Remember that everyone has their own journey and setbacks. Focus on your progress and growth instead.

Jane, a stressed-out mom, used to compare herself to other moms and constantly feel like she wasn’t doing enough. She started challenging her inner critic by embracing her flaws and pursuing her interests. The other day she called me and was so excited to share her progress and new accomplishments. Since she joined Spark Transformation, she feels more confident and has learned to enjoy motherhood without comparing herself to others. Find out more in detail about how to reframe negative thinking and voice with a kind, positive voice and thinking so you feel good, look good and be happier here.

Step 4: Set Goals and Make a Plan of Action 

Setting goals and making a plan of action is essential to boost self-esteem and motivate ourselves. When we have a clear vision of what we want to achieve, we become more confident and focused. Here’s how to do it: 

Start by setting achievable goals that align with your values and passions.

Break down the goals into smaller steps and create a plan of action to achieve them. 

Celebrate your progress and achievements along the way. This will help you stay motivated, silence your inner critic and boost your self-esteem. Discover more on how to achieve success faster in 3 simple steps to save time, money and be stress free here!

Emma, a new entrepreneur, used to feel overwhelmed and lost in her business ventures. My client was not sure where she was heading to, she was confused and feel stuck. After few sessions of joining Spark and Take Action Program, she started setting achievable goals and creating a plan of action. Today, she has a successful business and feels more confident in her abilities.

Find more happy stories, successful results, and testimonials from my clients and how they did overcome their limitations, fears and achieved the success they wanted.

If you still feel confused, lost or not sure what to do next to gain clarity, direction, inspiration in your life to achieve the success you want and feel happier, let me help you! I have a couple of free sessions available and you could grab one of them and discuss best strategy for your success! Let’s get you started to become who you want to be!

Something to Remember,

 In this post-How to Practice Self-Love to Boost Self-Esteem and Silence Your Inner Critic, the focus was on how you could silence your inner critic and feel more confident in 4 simple steps. Practicing self-love is an ongoing process that requires consistency and effort. By turning criticism into an opportunity, validating our own experiences, challenging our inner critic, and setting goals, we can boost self-esteem and silence our inner critic. Remember to practice self-love and gratitude daily, surround yourself with positivity, and believe in yourself. You are worthy and deserving of love and success.

Let’s make a difference in this world and spread some hope and joy!

Feel free to share this post with anybody who feels lost, confused or stuck with their life and needs some inspiration, hope and guidance to feel more confident and regain their life back.

Let me know in the comments below how do you silence your inner critic or negative thoughts and what strategy works best for you.

Stay Blessed,

Emilia x

Award-Winning Author, Intuitive Mindset Coach and Creator of Take Action Now Program