Taming your Inner Critic: A Journey to Mental Well-Being
Do you ever find yourself trapped in a cycle of self-doubt and criticism? That relentless voice inside your head that picks apart every decision, every action, leaving you feeling inadequate and unworthy? You’re not alone. Many of us grapple with our inner critics, especially during times of stress, anxiety and depression. But what if you could learn to tame that voice, to quiet its harsh judgements and cultivate a kinder, more compassionate inner dialogue?
Mental Health in migrants: How to support our multicultural community
Australia is a country built by migrants. According to the Australia Bureau of Statistic, by June 2020 there were over 7.6 million migrants living in Australia and 29.8% of Australia’s population were born overseas.
Some of the reasons why people from all over the world decide to move to Australia are:
- Stable economy and political environment
- Inclusive and receptive Multicultural society
- Accessible healthcare system
- Career and job opportunities
Excellent education system and options to access graduate and postgraduate education while working
Exposing our Inner Critic
It’s likely that every day you hear someone else calling themselves “stupid” or “idiot” when they make a small mistake. Conversely, if they did something well, they might use self-deprecating humour to deny themselves credit or praise. Self criticism to varying degrees has become commonplace in our society and it exists on a spectrum. Typically the content of our own self critical thoughts is cruel and the tone very cold, harsh and attacking.
