How to Shut Off Our Inner Critic Especially When It’s Being A Jerk
A Journey into Inner Silence: An Interview with Scout Bartlett, Life Coach and Psychic
Ever been haunted by your own inner critic? How about feeling stuck due to self-imposed limitations? Well, Scout Bartlett, a seasoned Life Coach and Psychic, delved deep into these topics during a recent chat with me on the podcast, GamechangHERS. This episode titled “How to Shut Off Our Inner Critic Especially When It’s Being A Jerk,” offers profound insights on self-improvement and personal growth.
Life Insights Scout Bartlett’s Background
Bartlett, an electrical engineer by training, is well-known for his life coaching, psychic abilities and for hosting a long-running personal growth radio program in North America, Life Insights. With a blend of technical precision and psychic intuition, he guides individuals on their journey to self-improvement.
From Self-Elimination to Self-Empowerment
A significant focus of the discussion was our inner critic and self-created obstacles. Bartlett emphasizes the importance of not limiting our own potential through self-elimination. This is exemplified in everyday situations, like being too afraid to take a step forward in our careers or even how we may talk ourselves out of approaching someone we’re attracted to because we perceive them as out of our league.
To overcome these self-imposed barriers, Bartlett proposes small, manageable strategies in alignment with larger goals. Whether it’s curbing mindless eating by opting for a glass of water or starting a 15-minute daily walk to kick off an exercise routine, the small steps can lead to significant changes.
Mindfulness, Meditation and Inner Negotiation
Bartlett underlines the transformative power of meditation as a practice to delve deeper into our consciousness. From a traditional seated practice to mindful activities such as cutting coal or crocheting, meditation can take many forms. Through such practices, we can listen to our inner voices, negotiate with them, and overcome old imprints that act as barriers in our path.
Emotion Control and Different Perspectives
Bartlett presents the fascinating idea of observing and controlling emotions rather than being consumed by them. To aid this, he introduces a technique of viewing oneself from a third-person perspective. This shift in perspective encourages empathy and kindness towards oneself, fostering a supportive internal dialogue. As a challenge to his listeners, Bartlett suggests a three-day trial of using this technique to gain deeper insights into personal behaviors and responses. For me personally, it is about looking at myself as I would look at a client and act as if I am working for them but the them is me (get that?). There is a stark difference between how we treat others and how we treat ourselves.
Challenging Personal Ego
In a bold move against societal norms, Bartlett shares his personal journey of coloring his beard to challenge his own ego and self-image. His experience and the evolving reactions he received over time highlight the importance of personal choices, individuality, and the power of self-expression.
Learning from Mistakes
Sharing a personal anecdote, Bartlett reminds us of the value in embracing mistakes as learning opportunities rather than failures. He emphasizes the importance of approaching such instances with compassion and seeing them as stepping stones towards personal growth.
Scout Bartlett’s interview is a treasure trove of life-changing insights into self-improvement and personal growth. Tune in to the podcast for a deeper dive into silencing your inner critic and unlocking your full potential.
Tune in now and transform your life! GamechangHERS “How to Shut Off Our Inner Critic When It’s Being A Jerk.”
Get in Touch with Scout Bartlett, Life Insights
Want to learn more from Scout Bartlett? He’s just a few clicks away. Visit his website www.IfIKnewThen.com to book appointments or simply browse through a wealth of self-help resources.
Can’t get enough of his profound insights? Bartlett also hosts a regular online event, “Psychic Friday Lunch.” It’s an engaging session held on the first Friday of every month at noon, California time. Here, you can join the discussion on a variety of topics. Although donations are welcome, the event is free to attend and the link can be found on the front page of his website.
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