In this episode, Coach Derek, a Certified Healing Journey coach and relationship coach, discusses 'Unmasking the Inner Critic: Survival Tactics.' Dive deep into understanding the inner critic, how it's formed, and its impact on your decision-making and self-perception. Learn about cognitive distortions, emotional reasoning, overgeneralization, labeling, and more. Discover practical ways to identify and manage these thought patterns to lead a healthier, more positive life. Replay available on YouTube and Spotify. Join us and start your journey to healing today!00:00 Introduction to Sit Down and Heal Podcast01:05 Unmasking the Inner Critic06:32 Understanding Cognitive Distortions08:42 Exploring Polarized Thinking11:19 Catastrophizing: Predicting Negative Outcomes14:45 Mental Filters: Focusing on Negatives18:02 Overgeneralization: Broad Assumptions19:59 Emotional Reasoning: Feelings Over Facts22:09 Labeling: Self-Perception Issues26:10 The Perpetual Critic: A Date Story27:28 Unmasking the Inner Critic28:22 Should Statements and Control Issues34:06 Personalization: Blaming Yourself40:17 Blaming Others: The Tunnel Vision43:22 Unfair Comparisons and Social Media45:17 The Power of Healing and Awareness47:57 Conclusion and ResourcesTo contact Coach Derrick for coaching information click here: www.sitdownandheal.com