What's Your Inner Critic Type?

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We all have an inner voice that pipes up when we’re stretching, growing, or simply trying to do our best. Sometimes it encourages us — but other times, it turns critical, harsh, or fearful. It may whisper (or shouts) things like, ‘You’re not good enough,’ ‘You must push harder,’ or ‘You’ll just screw it up.’ This little inner critic may have shown up from childhood, from something you internalised, or from the world around you — but I believe it no longer has to run the show.

This short self-reflection quiz will help you discover which inner-critic voice tends to speak the loudest for you right now. You’ll get a clear sense of your dominant Inner Critic type — plus a mini roadmap for how to soften its grip and reconnect with your wiser, more compassionate Self.

Let’s discover which inner-critic voice is most active in you right now. (Don’t worry — you can have more than one, but you’ll probably spot one that shows up most.) Once you know it, you’ll see how to shift it, quiet it, and reclaim your power!

🧭 Instructions:
For each statement, choose how often this feels true for you:
0 = Never | 1 = Not often | 2 = Occasionally | 3 = Frequently | 4 = Always
Be honest — this is for your self-awareness. There are no right or wrong answers.

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Name* This field is required.

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I set extremely high standards for myself — and I’m anxious if I don’t meet them.* This field is required.

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I find it hard to consider something ‘done’ because it could always be better.* This field is required.

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If someone critiques my work or says it’s not perfect, I take it personally and feel ashamed.* This field is required.

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I feel that if I don’t push myself hard now, I’ll fall behind (or people will see me as lazy).* This field is required.

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Resting or slowing down triggers guilt or a voice inside me saying ‘You should be doing more.* This field is required.

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When I take a break, I worry I’ll never catch up or succeed.* This field is required.

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I am hyper-aware of impulses (to eat, relax, spend, relate) and feel I must control them tightly.* This field is required.

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If I feel I’m losing control, I worry someone will see me as weak or irresponsible.* This field is required.

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I criticise myself for not having enough will-power or discipline.* This field is required.

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I often replay past mistakes or hurts, telling myself I should have known better or done differently.* This field is required.

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I fear that if I let go of past guilt, I’ll be punished or judged.* This field is required.

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My inner voice reminds me of all the ways I’ve let people down (or could have done better).* This field is required.

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I find myself changing who I am or what I do to ‘fit in’ or be accepted.* This field is required.

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I worry a lot about what others think of me, and that keeps me from showing my real self.* This field is required.

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If I act differently than expected, I fear rejection or abandonment.* This field is required.

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Sometimes I tell myself there’s no point trying because I’ll fail anyway.* This field is required.

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When I make a bold move, a voice inside me says, ‘You’re not ready,’ or ‘You’ll mess this up.* This field is required.

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I shrink, stay small, or avoid being visible because I’m afraid of being judged.* This field is required.

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There are moments I feel deeply flawed, unworthy, or that I don’t deserve good things.* This field is required.

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My inner voice attacks my core self-worth rather than just what I did or didn’t do.* This field is required.

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I sometimes feel like I should just stop trying because nothing I do will ever be enough.* This field is required.

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Perfectionist_Total* This field is required.

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Taskmaster_Total* This field is required.

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InnerController_Total* This field is required.

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GuiltTripper_Total* This field is required.

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Conformist_Total* This field is required.

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Underminer_Total* This field is required.

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Destroyer_Total* This field is required.

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1. Top_Score* This field is required.

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2. Top_Score* This field is required.

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3. Top_Score* This field is required.

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Top_Type_inner_critic* This field is required.

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Top_Secound. inner_critic* This field is required.

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Top_Third. inner_critic* This field is required.