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Dec 2023
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How to Manage Your Inner Critic and Soci...

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Ellen Hendriksen’s personal journey offers a refreshing perspective on how to manage social anxiety and the inner critic. Ellen’s insights into the inner workings of social anxiety, such as the damaging effects of avoidance and the critical role of the inner critic are incredibly powerful. In this episode, you’ll find actionable and practical strategies that are sure to empower anyone who struggles with social anxiety or an overly active inner critic!

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Overcome social anxiety and thrive in social settings
  • Challenge negative thoughts and transform your mindset
  • Embrace emotions with self-compassion and find inner peace
  • Create structure in social situations for confidence and ease
  • Take initiative in conversations and learn to build strong connections.

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