How do you start your day when you have an audition? Do you speak lovingly to yourself, or does your inner critic spew judgment, criticism, doubt, and worry your way? If it’s the latter, here are five steps to taming your inner critic (and a quick guide for feeling good) at auditions:
Become more mindful Since whatever you focus on expands, becoming mindful of the thoughts you are thinking and the words you are saying is the first step to taming your inner critic before, during, and even after your audition.
Notice how your thoughts make you feel. We are all using affirmations all day long. The question is are you affirming something positive or something negative? You’ll always know by the way it makes you feel.
Choose to change it. If you don’t like how you feel, change your thoughts. When you begin to change your way of thinking, your inner voice will always react immediately with either fear or love. To decipher between the two, declare this statement to yourself: “If it feels good, it’s true for me. If it feels bad, it’s a lie.” This will help silence your inner critic in its tracks.
Then, once you notice your ego trying to convince you that you not [insert your favorite
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