Taking Control of Your Inner Critic

Taking Control of Your Inner Critic

From The Brian Buffini Show by Brian Buffini

May 5, 2026 · 31 min · Season 3 · Episode 7

About this episode

Brian Buffini discusses how to take control of your inner critic and maintain a positive mindset.

Click here to watch on YouTube Everyone wrestles with an inner critic. The real difference is what you do when that negative voice shows up. In this episode, Brian shares how to take control of your inner narrative, guard what you allow into your mind and build the emotional and physical capacity to stay positive under pressure. He also explains why your routines, relationships and daily inputs play a major role in how you think, work and lead. From personal stories to practical coaching, Brian shows how to quiet the negative voice, reinforce the positive and become your own biggest fan. YOU WILL LEARN: • Why your input determines your output. • How routines and physical capacity help you manage negative thoughts. • Why being kind to yourself is essential for long-term success. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “Self-reflection is good, but self-deconstruction is bad.” “Not everyone in the world is cheering for us. We can’t be joining the critics.” “Your input determines your output.” “We say things to ourselves we would not allow anyone else to say to us.” “When I’ve been at my best as a human being, it’s when that part of my life is at its most disciplined.” “If you’re not…

People in this episode

Host: Brian Buffini

Topics covered

  • inner critic
  • self-reflection
  • positive thinking
  • emotional capacity
  • routines
  • self-kindness

Keywords

  • inner critic
  • self-reflection
  • positive mindset
  • emotional capacity
  • routines
  • self-kindness
  • personal stories
  • coaching

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