Inner Coach vs Inner Critic Worksheet
Objective: To identify how your inner critic speaks and to replace those negative thoughts with
more positive and encouraging ones from your inner coach.
Step 1: Recognize Your Inner Critic
Write the negative thoughts you hear from your inner critic. These thoughts are
often harsh, judgmental, and discouraging.
Situation Inner Critic Thought
Example: I made a mistake at work. "You’re always messing up. You’ll never get it right."
I Forgot my meds Dumbass you take them everyday how can you
forget?
You didn't go see the kids They are going to be mad and not want to
see you anymore
Step 2: Activate Your Inner Coach
For each negative thought, write down a positive, encouraging response from
your inner coach. Your inner coach speaks with kindness, understanding, and
motivation.
Inner Critic Thought Inner Coach Response
"You’re always messing up. You’ll never get it right." "Everyone makes mistakes, and I learn from them. I
can improve next time."
Dumbass you take them everyday People forget things, that's okay try again
how can you forget? tomorrow.
They are going to be mad and not want They love you and are happy to
to see you anymore see you whenever they can.
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