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[7] The Critical Inner Voice

The critical inner voice is that voice inside our minds that the vast majority of us have to one degree or another. You may already be aware of it – it’s the voice in your head that pops up to tell you things, sometimes very unhelpful things, like you’re not good enough in some capacity or another.

People with anxiety, depression and other psychological difficulties are more likely to have a highly critical inner voice and this can impact them in many areas of life. So, it’s helpful to understand a bit more about it and learn how we can start to tame it a little. That’s what this podcast episode discusses.

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • What is the critical inner voice?
  • What impact can it have on us?
  • Where does it come from?
  • What can we do about it?

I hope you enjoy the episode!  If you have any questions, do get in touch by emailing me at zoe@zoeross.com or messaging me @psychologyzoe on Twitter.

Resources:

In the episode I discuss a critical inner voice observation sheet which you can download here.

[6] Understanding Anxiety: The Negativity Bias

In this episode we look at the negativity bias, or our brain’s natural tendency to focus on the negative aspects of life. We look in more detail at what it is, where it has come from and how it can lead to anxiety.

We also look at the ways in which we can counter-balance this natural cognitive bias, firstly by noticing how it looks for you and then by taking time to really notice and take in the positive experiences in our lives. I take you through an exercise developed by Rick Hanson designed to help you ‘take in the good’ which can, over time, help to address the negativity bias in the brain.

I hope you enjoy the episode!  If you have any questions, do get in touch by emailing me at zoe@zoeross.com or messaging me @psychologyzoe on Instagram

Resources:

In the episode I discuss a thought observation sheet first used in episode 3 which you can download by clicking here.

Rick Hanson’s YouTube Channel 

[1] Introduction to Mental Wellbeing

 

In this introductory episode I introduce myself and the Mental Wellbeing podcast alongside what mental wellbeing means and why it’s important.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

  • what is mental wellbeing (and the mental wellbeing podcast)
  • why is mental wellbeing important
  • how to measure your own mental wellbeing

I hope you enjoy the episode!

Resources:

In the episode I talk about the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing measurement scale. Click here to view and use.

Further mental health help:

Remember, if you are worried about your own mental health, or someone close to you, there is plenty of help available and asking for support is always a sign of strength.

NHS
Mind
CALM (especially for men)
Young Minds (especially for children & adolescent mental health)

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