Come up Quote by Shirley Manson
“The sensation of never feeling good enough or pretty enough will always be there. It's a constant dialogue, and you just learn to be more powerful than that other voice. When you hear it come up, you shut it down.”
About This Quote
Source Song: "The End of the World" by Garbage, 2021
Persistent self‑criticism creates an internal adversary that undermines confidence; confronting it with inner strength silences the negative voice.
In simple terms: You can quiet self‑criticism by being stronger than it.
Key Takeaway
Choose inner strength over self‑doubt.
Themes
self‑esteem
inner dialogue
empowerment
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- career challenges
- social media comparison
- relationship conflict
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑compassion
cognitive reframing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize when the inner voice becomes harmful?
- What practices help you replace criticism with encouragement?
A Different Perspective
The inner critic can be reinforced by external validation seeking, making it harder to silence.
