When the negative voice in our head sounds exactly like us, it is easy to believe the lies, but this journal entry reveals the truth: the inner critic is not our soul speaking, it's a saboteur.
Dear soul, are you tired of internal sabotage and destructive self-doubt holding you back? Then the first step to overcoming negative self-talk is to recognize that the inner critic is a separate force.
I share three practical steps to help us externalize negative thoughts and stop listening to the liar within.
1. Give the negative voice a name (the Liar, the Whisperer, the Saboteur, etc.)
2. Write down the negative thoughts to make them tangible
3. Lastly, refute the lies using objective facts and past successes
The secret to a more positive mind is consistency. Let's practice this daily to recenter ourselves and to learn to listen to our true soul voice.
✨ What name are you choosing to give this negative voice? Share in the comments!
Next ▶️ If you struggle to take action despite this this saboteur, listen to this episode next: "Waiting for the "right time" is self-sabotage" (https://youtu.be/xPAyPbGJ8rU)
XOXO,
Kate Harmony
📖 Journal Notes
0:00 That negative voice in your head
0:43 Why the inner critic is not your soul speaking
1:33 Step 1: give that voice a name (the Liar)
2:36 Step 2: write down negative thoughts (journaling technique)
3:56 Step 3: how to refute the liar’s claims (fight impostor syndrome)
5:57 Consistency: practice listening to your soul voice
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🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿
My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries.
Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too.
I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays.
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