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When the Click Happened: From Critic to Comedian

A client once shared, “I used to be the yes machine. Dinner? Yes. Trips? Yes. Even when my wallet was screaming louder than Chandler saying, ‘Could I BE any more broke?’”


Her inner critic wasn’t just anxious it was sarcastic. A voice mocking every choice: “Oh sure, buy the dress who cares if rent is due?”


It was relentless.

So we tried something different. Instead of fighting it inside, she gave it a face—a humorous, familiar one. Chandler wasn’t her critic anymore; he was her ally. His sarcasm, once harsh, now helped her set boundaries and say no without guilt.


Last week, when invited out, she laughed and said, “Can I interest you in instant noodles at my place? My bank account’s auditioning for Empty.”


They laughed. She laughed. The difference? It wasn’t shame it was relief. Humor gave her courage. Honesty gave her freedom.


How could you turn your inner critic into an ally using humor to set kinder, clearer boundaries?

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