My inner critic is loud but analyze: is it making anxiety worse? Map self-talk: critical vs. compassionate, impact on anxiety, perfectionistic standards. Calculate: self-criticism vs. anxiety levels vs. performance. Show me the inner critic reality: harsh self-talk increases anxiety. Give me the practice: notice criticism, respond with compassion. Include: whether inner critic is worsening anxiety, what compassionate self-talk sounds like, and how to quiet the critic.