Understanding Your Inner Critic: Strategies for Self-Compassion

Miguel Villagra, MD, FACP, FHM

Published on: 16/10/2025

Every healthcare professional has an inner critic—that voice that questions abilities, amplifies doubts, and undermines confidence. While self-evaluation is an essential part of growth, excessive self-criticism can take a toll on mental fitness and well-being. Understanding and managing the inner critic is key to cultivating resilience and self-compassion. This post explores how to identify and regulate your inner critic using strategies inspired by the Positive Intelligence framework.