Draw your Inner Critic

Acknowledging our gremlin is a very powerful tool. It brings a greater awareness to the critical or judging element within us – and that then gives us the opportunity to make changes and do things differently.

One way of looking at your gremlin (inner critic or judge) is to see it as a habitual way of thinking. When you were small, your gremlin helped you stay out of trouble. It protected you by repeating what it saw and heard from authority figures - teaching you how to stay safe by doing well and avoiding displeasing those who were crucial to your survival. But while you have 'grown up' and moved on, your gremlin has not and it still bullies, judges and criticizes you to 'keep you safe'!

So, your gremlin dates back to when adults knew best, were right - and children were wrong. This is how your gremlin views the world. But you are no longer a child, you have your OWN values, beliefs and ways of doing things - and can think for, decide for and protect yourself. You don't have to please others to 'literally' survive.