How to Silence the Inner Critic: 3 Mindset Shifts for Profound Confidence on Your GLP-1 Journey
- Jen Down
- Oct 11
- 3 min read
For anyone on a holistic health transformation—especially those leveraging tools like GLP-1 medication—the physical changes can be incredible. But often, the inner voice, the Inner Critic, doesn't get the memo.
That voice of self-doubt often gets louder during periods of rapid change, making you question your worth, your journey, or your right to success. This is where the coaching truly begins.
Here at The Driven Coach, we believe Profound Confidence is the real key to lasting success. It’s the engine that ensures your results stick. You have the external tool; now, let’s master the internal one.
Here are the three essential mindset shifts we coach people through to finally silence the Inner Critic and take control of their journey.
Shift 1: Change the Critic’s Job Description
Most people try to fight their Inner Critic, which only gives it more power. The first shift is realizing the Critic’s real job is often to keep you safe—not sabotage you. It uses old, negative scripts to warn you about failure or change.
The Old Script: "You’ve failed every time before. You’ll gain it all back, so why bother?"
The Driven Script: "I hear you trying to protect me. Thank you for the warning. I choose to move forward with a clear, strategic plan and a new source of accountability."
Your Action Step: When the Inner Critic speaks, pause. Acknowledge the feeling without judgment, then actively replace the old script with a Driven Script that focuses on your commitment and action.
Shift 2: Focus on 'Action Identity,' Not 'Result Identity'
If your confidence is tied to the number on the scale or the medication you're on, it will always be fragile. The Inner Critic thrives on external metrics. We need to shift your identity to the actions you take every single day.
The Old Script: "I’m only confident when the scale goes down."
The Driven Script: "I am confident because I am a person who consistently keeps their commitment to their health, regardless of the immediate result."
This is vital on a GLP-1 journey. Your confidence must be built on the consistent actions you control (protein intake, mindset work, movement), not the medication or the weekly weigh-in. Focus on being a Driven person first; the physical results will follow.
Shift 3: Embrace Imperfection as Data
Perfectionism is the Inner Critic’s favorite weapon. It tells you that any deviation from the plan means you’ve failed completely. This is a lie designed to make you quit.
In coaching, we view every setback, every slip-up, and every moment of doubt as data, not failure. Data informs your next strategic move; failure stops you entirely.
The Old Script: "I ate the donut. I ruined my week. I may as well quit."
The Driven Script: "I got off track. That's data. What can I adjust in my plan to make a better choice next time? Now, I move forward."
This shift is how you develop the resilience that makes your health transformation truly last.
Ready to Master Your Mindset?
You deserve a transformation that is built on an action-driven strategy and profound confidence—not fear or doubt. If you are serious about achieving lasting success on your holistic health transformation or GLP-1 journey, I can provide the clear roadmap and accountability you need.
I work with people virtually nationwide, including right here in North Texas.
Disclaimer: The Driven Coach provides coaching and mindset support, not medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider regarding GLP-1 medication decisions.
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