5 tips to quiet your inner critic --- I love how we're saying "quiet," and not "silence." I have been trying everyday to quiet my inner critic --- and work hard everyday to improve on this. Some say that fiercely competitive people take everything personally --- and they're probably unfortunately right. My #1 tip, is RED WINE. I also recommend trying to focus on all the many small, positive things that you do every single day. You can see the rest of these tips by clicking here.