Self-Sabotage Patterns

Inner Critic

Finds the flaw in everything — in you, in others, in life

The voice that points out, criticizes, and disqualifies. It makes you feel you're never enough, finds fault in others faster than praise, and turns life into a permanent verdict.

Gifts

  • High standards that push you to improve
  • A critical eye that catches obvious errors

Shadow side

  • Self-criticism that erodes self-worth
  • Constant comparison
  • Bitterness toward life

Core desire

To protect you from mistakes and shame

Core fear

Being exposed as not enough

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