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Make peace with your mind : how mindfulness and compassion can free you from your inner critic / Mark Coleman.

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"The inner critic is the voice inside our heads reminding us that we are never 'good enough.' It's behind the insidious thoughts that can make us second-guess our every action and doubt our own value. The inner critic might feel overpowering, but it can be managed effectively. Meditation teacher and therapist Mark Coleman helps readers understand and free themselves from the inner critic using the tools of mindfulness and compassion. Each chapter offers constructive insights into what creates, drives, and disarms the critic; real people's journeys to inspire and guide readers; and simple practices anyone can use to live a free, happy, and flourishing life."--Provided by the publisher.

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  • ISBN: 9781608684304 (paperback)
  • Physical Description: xiv, 238 pages ; 22 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: Novato, California : New World Library, 2016.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subject: Peace of mind.
Mindfulness (Psychology)
Compassion.

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Foreword xiii
Tara Brach
Introduction: How I Discovered the Critic and Found a Way Out 1(12)
PART 1 THE CRITIC: THE BIG PICTURE
1 Change Is Possible: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Choice
13(6)
Practice: Looking on the Bright Side
17(2)
2 You Are Not Alone: The Epidemic of Self-Judgment
19(4)
Practice: Noticing the Critic Everywhere
21(2)
3 Imposter Syndrome: If They Really Knew Who I Am...
23(4)
Practice: Recognizing Imposter Syndrome
25(2)
4 Thief of Peace: The Critic as the Cause of Low Self-Esteem
27(6)
Practice: Correcting the Inner Balance Sheet
30(3)
5 You Are Not Your Fault: Not Taking Your Thoughts Personally
33(6)
Practice: Not Taking It Personally
37(2)
6 How Did I Get Here? The Origin and Function of the Critic
39(6)
Practice: Understanding the Origin of the Critic
43(2)
7 In the Critic's Defense: Understanding the Critic's Point of View
45(8)
Practice: Unearthing the Truth
50(3)
8 From Judgment to Discernment: Mistaken Loyalty to the Critic
53(10)
Practice: Replacing Judgment with Discernment
58(5)
PART 2 UNDERSTANDING SELF-JUDGMENT
9 It's about You, Stupid! How the Critic Attacks Your Innate Value
63(8)
Practice: Connecting with Your Inherent Value
67(4)
10 The Mantra of "Not Enough": Knowing When Enough Is Enough
71(8)
Practice: Cultivating Gratitude
76(3)
11 20/20 Hindsight: How the Critic Fuels Regret
79(6)
Practice: Letting Go of Regrets
82(3)
12 The Inner Boardroom: Understanding the Voices in Your Head
85(6)
Practice: Identifying Your Inner Boardroom
89(2)
13 The Critic's Revolving Door: What Goes Out Must Go In
91(4)
Practice: Finding the Positive in Others
93(2)
14 The Impact of the Critic: How Judgments Affect Us
95(6)
Practice: Reducing the Impact of Judgments
99(2)
15 It's All Your Fault: Understanding the Critic in Relationships
101(8)
Practice: Examining the Critic in Your Relationships
104(5)
PART 3 HOW TO WORK MINDFULLY WITH THE CRITIC
16 Mindfulness: The Power of Awareness
109(10)
Practice: Cultivating Mindfulness
114(5)
17 Hello Judgments: Realising Judgments Are Just Thoughts
119(6)
Practice: Recognizing Your Judging Thoughts
122(3)
18 Teflon Mind: The Power of Nonidentification
125(6)
Practice: Not Identifying with Your Judging Thoughts
128(3)
19 Keep It in the Family: Recognising the Origins of the Critic
131(6)
Practice: Identifying the Critic's Voice
134(3)
20 The Joke Is on You: Seeing the Funny Side of the Critic
137(4)
Practice: Finding Humor in the Critic
140(1)
21 Reality Check: Are Your Judgments Really True?
141(6)
Practice: Questioning the Critic's Views
145(2)
22 Sorry, I'm Not Interested: Living with Disinterest in the Critic
147(6)
Practice: Cultivating Disinterest in the Critic
149(4)
PART 4 THE POWER OF LOVE
23 Befriending Yourself: You Are Not Your Enemy
153(8)
Practice: Healing Your Inner Wounds
158(3)
24 The Power of Vulnerability: The Hidden Strength of the Heart
161(6)
Practice: Opening Yourself to Vulnerability
165(2)
25 The Power of Love: Turning from Self-Hatred to Self-Kindness
167(6)
Practice: Cultivating Self-Kindness
171(2)
26 Transforming Pain: Moving from Self-Harm to Self-Compassion
173(6)
Practice: Developing Self-Compassion
176(3)
27 Giving Up Hope of a Better Past: From Self-Blame to Self-Forgiveness
179(10)
Practice: Fostering Self-Forgiveness
183(6)
PART 5 BEYOND THE CRITIC
28 Inclining toward Happiness: Paying Attention to the Good
189(6)
Practice: Reassessing Your Self-Perception
193(2)
29 Who Are You? Seeing the Good in Others
195(6)
Practice: "Just Like Me" Meditation
198(3)
30 Inner Peace: A Life beyond the Critic
201(6)
Practice: Noticing the Peace between Thoughts
204(3)
31 The Critic Toolbox: Defending Yourself against Judgments
207(14)
Acknowledgments 221(4)
Notes 225(4)
Index 229(8)
About the Author 237


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