CARTOONING MOTIVATION: Phase 3

Step 4 of 4: Unleashing the Inner Critic

Phase 3: The Inner Critic

Where the inner critic is the ultimate obstacle to creativity and motivation, we must learn to harness it, tame it, and make it our friend.

Here's a brief guide on how to tame the inner critic:

1. Recognize that the inner critic is just a manifestation of your ego's insecurity
2. Develop a thick skin and a healthy dose of self-deprecation
3. Learn to reframe criticism as a form of constructive feedback
4. And for the love of all that's holy, learn to give yourself a break!

You can also explore the following subtopics:

• The Power of Self-Deprecation
• Embracing the Critique