Ever wonder what your inner voice sounds like when things get tough? Take this quick, 7-question quiz to uncover your dominant Inner Critic Voice and learn how to turn it into your secret superpower.
When you make a small mistake, you…
Mentally replay it and vow to never slip up again.
Worry about how that mistake might snowball into bigger issues.
Think, “See? I knew I couldn’t do this.”
Compare yourself to someone who wouldn’t make that error.
Before starting a new project, you…
List every potential error you could make and how to avoid them.
Run through all the things that could go wrong and stress about each.
Doubt you’re skilled enough to succeed.
Think about colleagues who’d do it “better” than you.
When you see someone else’s success, you…
Critique their work to reassure yourself you could do it better.
Worry that their success means you’re falling behind.
Tell yourself you’re not capable of reaching that level.
Feel a pang of envy and measure your progress against theirs.
If you get constructive feedback, you…
Obsess over perfecting the tiniest detail.
Fret about how that feedback might be a sign of bigger problems.
Assume you’re just not cut out for this.
Compare the feedback with what others receive and feel judged.
When imagining future goals, you…
Picture the flawless outcome and every step you must nail.
Anticipate obstacles and feel anxious about each one.
Doubt you’ll ever reach them.
Think about peers who’ve already achieved those goals.
At the end of a busy day, your inner voice says…
“You missed a few details – redo it.”
“What if tomorrow unravels everything you did today?”
“You didn’t do enough – you’ll never keep up.”
“Look at what others accomplished – you’re behind.”
When you face a setback, you…
Blame yourself for not planning perfectly.
Worry it’s the start of a downward spiral.
Think you’re destined to fail at everything.
Compare your setback with others’ and feel inferior.
The Perfectionist Critic
Your inner voice zeroes in on flaws and demands flawless performance. Standards are sky-high – even small mistakes feel unacceptable.
The Worrier Critic
You anticipate every “what if” scenario. Your mind loops through worries, keeping you on edge about potential problems.
The Saboteur Critic
You doubt your abilities and predict failure. You might procrastinate or avoid challenges because you fear you’ll let yourself down.
The Comparer Critic
You judge yourself by others’ achievements. You measure your worth against peers and feel inadequate when you don’t stack up.
