There is no simple way to silence our inner critic. For some the voice has been around for a long time reminding us of every failure and perceived weakness. Instead of trying to rid oneself of this voice with some dramatic strategy try a more gentle approach. Invite the voice to an island for a prolonged period of time. Periodic visits may be allowed but make it clear that constant residence in the mind and soul will no longer be allowed. The voice need not be totally in charge of you life Give the voice a name and when it dominates tell it to”chill out”. My name for the voice is “Gloom and doom Sal” and I regularly invite it to “take a hike”,The voice for many may have had a long unfettered run, but it is time to send it away for periods of time.