✨ How This Diagnostic Works

Take a few quiet minutes and read through each section honestly.

For each statement, rate how often it feels true for you:

1 – Rarely or never true
2 – Sometimes true
3 – Often true
4 – Almost always true

Keep track of your numbers for each section.
The section with the highest total reveals the Inner Critic voice that may be most active in your life right now.

There are no right or wrong answers — only insight.

🌿 Confront Your Inner Critic: Self-Scored Diagnostic

1. The Fear-Driven Critic 🕊

“Don’t take risks — it’s safer to stay small.”

• I often imagine worst-case scenarios before I even start something. (1–4)

• I hesitate to share my creative ideas because I’m afraid of judgment. (1–4)

• I procrastinate on dreams because I don’t want to fail publicly. (1–4)

• Change feels uncomfortable, even when it could be good. (1–4)

Total for Section 1: _____

2. The Self-Hatred Critic 💔

“You’re not lovable unless you’re perfect.”

• I speak harshly to myself when I make mistakes. (1–4)

• I compare myself to my younger or “better” versions. (1–4)

• I struggle to receive compliments or grace. (1–4)

• I sometimes feel undeserving of good things. (1–4)

Total for Section 2: _____

3. The Comparison Critic 👀

“Everyone else is doing it better.”

• I scroll and immediately feel behind or not enough. (1–4)

• I downplay my achievements because others seem further along. (1–4)

• I measure my worth by followers, likes, or applause. (1–4)

• I feel anxious when others succeed before I do. (1–4)

Total for Section 3: _____

4. The “Not Enough” Critic 🌑

“You’re falling short — try harder.”

• I rarely feel finished or satisfied with what I create. (1–4)

• Rest makes me feel guilty. (1–4)

• I often think, “If I just work harder, then I’ll feel okay.” (1–4)

• I struggle to celebrate progress. (1–4)

Total for Section 4: _____

5. The Judgmental Critic ⚖️

“You have to get it right.”

• I replay conversations and wish I’d said things differently. (1–4)

• I fear others might secretly be disappointed in me. (1–4)

• I tend to see mistakes faster than I see beauty. (1–4)

• I’m harder on myself than anyone else ever could be. (1–4)

Total for Section 5: _____

6. The Victim Critic 🌧

“Nothing ever works out for me.”

• I feel like life happens to me, not for me. (1–4)

• I sometimes find it easier to blame circumstances than to change them. (1–4)

• I get stuck in stories of unfairness or hurt. (1–4)

• I often feel unseen or unsupported. (1–4)

Total for Section 6: _____

Take note of the section with the highest total — that is the Inner Critical voice most likely showing up for you right now.

💖 Reflection

You may want to sit with these questions:

• What does this inner voice try to protect me from?

• What truth would love say instead?

• What small act of courage or kindness could quiet this voice today?

There’s no rush. Let insight settle gently.

🌿 A Gentle Next Step

If this diagnostic resonated, it doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.
It means you’re becoming aware — and awareness creates space for love.

If you’re longing for support in learning how to relate differently to these inner voices, you may want to explore Letting Love In — an 8-week guided encounter with God’s love, created for people who want to move from self-protection into safety, truth, and rest.

If you want help understanding what’s been coming against you, I’m here.

This free 20-minute conversation is a space to walk through your diagnostic, name what’s been loud, and talk through next steps with care

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