“Why did you say such a stupid thing?” “You look ridiculous!” “You’re an embarrassment to yourself!” “Quit acting like a weakling.” “Face it, you’re a loser, and no one likes you.” How many times have you heard a voice within you say horrible words like these? How many times have you felt insulted, degraded, and left in a state of anxiety or depression as a result of this harsh inner voice? What you’re experiencing, my friend is something common to all of humanity – and it’s known as the voice of the Inner Critic. I have this voice, our neighbors