Ever notice how the loudest critic in your life isn’t your boss, your ex, or even your mother-in-law… it’s that shady little narrator in your own head? You know, the one who thinks she’s auditioning for a Netflix true crime special:
“Here lies Angelina. She tried, she failed, she blushed like a stoplight in public. Tragic.”
Yeah, that voice.
On the outside, you might look like you’ve got it all together. Smart. Talented. Resilient. But on the inside? Your narrator’s dragging you like a bad Yelp review: second-guessing your actions, replaying every cringe moment since 2007, whispering “not enough” every time you dare to glow.
The truth? That narrator is not your truth. She’s just an old, dusty script that you didn’t even write.
🎭 Meet Your Inner Narrator
Mine? She sounds like a washed-up reality TV host in smudged glitter eyeliner, rehashing my greatest humiliations. Like that time teenage me turned tomato-red during a class presentation — my face literally glowing like a stoplight while my narrator screamed:
“Congratulations, you’re officially the class freak show. This is your legacy now.”
Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. But the narrator got promoted that day, and for years, she ran the whole damn show.
👻 The Dysfunctional Cast in Your Head
There’s more than one narrator. They’re like a toxic improv troupe:
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The Critic – “Cute effort, but you’ll never be enough.”
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The People Pleaser – “Say yes or they’ll hate you forever.”
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The Perfectionist – “Don’t post that selfie until it’s flawless.”
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The Historian – “Hey, remember that embarrassing thing from 12 years ago? Let’s relive it tonight at 2AM.”
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The Ghost of Your Ex – “If you were lovable, I’d have stayed.” (Sir, please exit the building.)
None of these voices are you. They’re just bad actors reading other people’s lines.
🪞 Where Do They Come From?
Your narrator is basically a Frankenstein script stitched from:
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A parent’s warning not to “make a scene.”
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A teacher’s “you’re not living up to potential.”
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An ex’s casual cruelty.
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Society’s constant “shoulds.”
The gag? She thinks she’s protecting you. “If I shame you first, no one else can.” Twisted? Yes. But survival? Definitely.
🌱 The Hidden Emotions Beneath the Noise
Even the nastiest inner narrator is fueled by something soft:
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The Critic wants you safe.
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The Pleaser craves love.
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The Fortune Teller fears disappointment.
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The Taskmaster is terrified of worthlessness.
When you decode the emotion behind the words, the voice loses power. Instead of obeying, you can go: “Thanks for trying, babe, but I got this now.”
🚩 Red Flag Words to Watch For
Catch these, and you’ll know your narrator’s hijacked the mic again:
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“Always”
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“Never”
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“Should”
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“Too much / Not enough”
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“Everyone / No one”
Every time you hear one of those? 🚩 That’s not truth. That’s lazy script-writing.
🔄 Flip the Script
Your job isn’t to silence the narrator—it’s to rewrite her lines.
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“You always screw up.” → “Actually, I’ve survived 100% of my worst days. That’s undefeated, baby.”
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“She’s better than you.” → “She’s proof it’s possible. Thanks for the inspo.”
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“You should be further along.” → “Plot twist: late bloomers still bloom.”
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“Don’t even try, you’ll fail.” → “Cool. Then I’ll fail forward. With glitter.” ✨
💥 The Mic Drop
Your inner narrator isn’t your director. She’s not the truth. She’s just an overpaid extra reading from an outdated script. You get to fire her and hire a voice that sounds more like a cheerleader, a bestie, or even Beyoncé if that’s your vibe.
Because crafting a better life doesn’t start with money, love, or external approval—it starts with the one story you tell your selfie. 🔥📖✨
So grab the pen. Set fire to the rain. Rewrite your story. And watch how your glow levels up.
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As Always Extra RainbOH!w Sparkles & Good Vibes OH!nly ✨🦄💦🌈
/ Angelina Mi Lajki
