Willow LabsInner Critic
Everything Willow Labs has written about Inner Critic, drawn from CBT, ACT, IFS and other evidence-based approaches. Practical, no fluff, with the techniques therapists actually use.
3 articles
Self-Esteem · 7 min
Self-Esteem vs Self-Worth: Why One Is Earned and One Just Is
Self-esteem rises and falls with your wins. Self-worth doesn't move. Knowing the difference is what stops your value from riding on your last performance.
Jul 2, 2026
Self-Esteem · 6 min
How to Practice Self-Compassion: A 3-Step Script for Hard Moments
Learn how to practice self-compassion in three steps you can run in 90 seconds — name the pain, drop the shame, and speak to yourself like a friend.
Jul 1, 2026
Self-Esteem · 6 min
What Is Self-Compassion and Why It Beats Self-Criticism for Change
Self-compassion is treating yourself like someone you actually like. Here's why it changes behavior faster than the inner critic ever will.
Jun 30, 2026
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