Silencing the inner critic is not easy sometimes that's for sure. It's the reason so many of us procrastinate.
I just looked up "how to stop your inner critic" on google and found this:
Learn to silence your inner critic and amplify your confidence by using these eight amazing strategies.
- Practice self-awareness. ...
- Give your critic a name. ...
- Access the evidence. ...
- Reframe your thoughts. ...
- Stop comparing yourself to others. ...
- Practice self gratitude. ...
- Identify self-criticism as a brain hiccup. ...
- Celebrate your wins.
Also looked up "reasons we procrastinate" and found this:
So Why Do We Procrastinate?
- Feeling Bored. It makes sense that if you perceive an activity as boring or unpleasant, you're far more likely to put it off until later.
- Lack of Belief in Your Abilities. Another reason you may procrastinate? ...
- Fear and Anxiety. You may procrastinate out of fear. ...
- Perfectionism. ...
- Distraction.