During these unprecedented times, we are particularly susceptible to our own Inner Critic. It's that voice of self-doubt that tells us that we aren't doing enough and that everyone is more successful and productive during the pandemic than we are. Fortunately, there are effective ways to banish your inner critic so that you can be better to yourself and still show up powerfully to meet the needs around you. In this webinar, Denise Jacobs will share useful and effective tools to start to decrease the levels of anxiety that may be plaguing you. We'll also look at ways to tone down the tendency to compare ourselves with others (or to an unreachable "ideal"), ways to reframe language and transform self-talk to be more supportive, and to how we to tap into our passion to contribute positively to the world when our communities and constituents need our brilliance the most.

1. Reduce Anxiety, Unblock
Creativity, and Up-level Leadership
Denise Jacobs
• Nonprofit Storytelling Conference Training •
2 June 2020

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3. WHAT’S
BLOCKING
US?

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So…a lot is
happening
right now
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As if a pandemic wasn’t enough

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VUCA
volatility
uncertainty
complexity
ambiguity

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FUD =
Fear
Uncertainty
Doubt
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Our inner critics
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Affects thinking
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The inner critic is a HUGE blocker
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Mind &
perception
management
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Step into
our power
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13. MENTAL
MANAGEMENT

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We can
control what’s
going on in
here
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S.H.I.F.T.
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
Stay present:
Take several deep breaths to get yourself grounded and back into your body.
Have compassion:
Understand that you’re feeling scared and commit to giving yourself comforting messages.
Invoke mindfulness:
Realize that you are not your thoughts and that you have the power to observe them without reacting to them.
Focus attention:
Choose to place your attention on alternative thoughts.
Trust your ability to problem-solve:
Know that the creative part of you exists and it will come out when you relax.

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We have (mental)
Power Tools
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Neuroplasticity
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Attention & Focus
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Mindfulness
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Shift Focus
L E T ’ S D O T H I S :
Photo: Mind The Product SF 2019

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Self-Compassion
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Self-Compassion Template
C R E AT I V E D O S E :

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Reduce anxiety, boost creative
problem-solving, and own your expertise
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeronimooo/9640105244/

24. REDUCE
ANXIETY

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Rumination

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Thoughts on replay
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Anti-Rumination Hand-Squeeze
C R E AT I V E D O S E :

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“Your brain is like a
supercomputer, and your
self-talk is the program it
will run.”
- Jim Kwik, Founder of Kwik Learning and SuperheroYou

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Word Choice
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mythoto/3822942678/

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Say This, Not That - part 1
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
“Unexpected”
“New”
“Cautious”
“Prepare”
“Temporary changes”
“This is unusual”
“Uncertain” —>
“Unprecedented” —>
“Scared” —>
“Panic” —>
“Trying times” —>
“This is crazy” —>
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Say This, Not That - part 2
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
“I choose to/I get to”
“I want to”
“I will/I decide”
“When can I?”
“I have to” —>
“I ought to” —>
“I should” —>
“I must” —>

32. AMP UP
SELF-CARE

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Know what throws
you off track

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Social Media/Media Intentionality
C R E AT I V E D O S E :

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Self-care is key
creative dose:

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Unblock creative-thinking
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Idea flow?
Blocked!
Photo: Denise Jacobs

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“I just want to make earrings!”
Photos: Denise Jacobs

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Work with your hands
C R E AT I V E D O S E :

40. OWN
YOUR
EXPERTISE

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Speak your truth
http://www.wordstream.com/images/persuasive-landing-pages-words-have-power.jpg

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Use your platform &
influence

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Share Your Expertise
C R E AT I V E D O S E :

44. BE THE
CHANGE

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S.H.I.F.T.
C R E AT I V E D O S E :
Stay present:
Take several deep breaths to get yourself grounded and back into your body.
Have compassion:
Understand that you’re feeling scared and commit to giving yourself comforting messages.
Invoke mindfulness:
Realize that you are not your thoughts and that you have the power to observe them without reacting to them.
Focus attention:
Choose to place your attention on alternative thoughts.
Trust your ability to problem-solve:
Know that the creative part of you exists and it will come out when you relax.

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What would you be able to do with
a banished inner critic?
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“If I didn’t have an Inner Critic, I would…”
L E T ’ S D O T H I S !
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All about
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This is what
we’re after
Photo: Denise Jacobs

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Give what you didn’t get
L E T ’ S D O T H I S :

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Feel better,
seen and heard

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Remember
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We’re in
this
together

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Tons more tools
Go to
InnerCriticBook.com

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My courses on LinkedIn Learning
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