Experts Share Mental Strategies to Quiet Your Inner Critic: Prevent your critic from hijacking your thoughts by simply being more aware of its presence. When your voice speaks up, say to yourself, “That’s my inner evaluator talking,” and take a few slow, mindful breaths. A healthy inner dialogue is one we’re aware of, no matter what it’s saying. apple.news/A78j3rADdR_-16xeMKS5Bhg