We all have an inner critic. It's that nagging voice inside our heads that tells us when we've screwed up or judges us for what we do, say or feel.

In small doses, our inner critic can help us learn from mistakes and modify our behavior to avoid making these mistakes again in the future. A little bit of self-criticism is necessary to grow and improve ourselves — emphasis on the word "little."

When that inner critic becomes too loud or persistent, and it isn't balanced with self-love and compassion, it can start to take over and become an inner hater. We may start to accept critical thoughts as reality, which can lead to feelings of low self esteem, shame and self-doubt.

Learning how to stand up to your inner critic can help improve your quality of life and bolster your self-love, which

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