Free skill · FM 2.5 · 02 Notice

Catch the Critic

Notice the harsh inner voice and how you react to it, then soften it and choose your next move.

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Updated October 27, 2026
Flexi Short · Notice

No sound needed. Flexi does it, you copy it.

Picture it

The backseat driver

You can hear the voice without handing it the wheel.

How do I try it right now?

Swap one harsh word about yourself for a kinder one.

Flexi
Tried it? That counts. Tap the button and Flexi gives you a small nod. Nothing is saved. Practice it again in the app any time.

What Flexi says in the Short

Harsh voice in your head?

This is Catch the Critic.

Notice the harsh inner voice and how you react to it, then soften it and choose your next move.

Picture it: the backseat driver. You can hear the voice without handing it the wheel.

Try it: Swap one harsh word about yourself for a kinder one.

Questions people ask

What is Catch the Critic?

Catch the Critic is a Flexi Method skill in the Notice group (FM 2.5). Notice the harsh inner voice and how you react to it, then soften it and choose your next move.

When should I use Catch the Critic?

Reach for it when this sounds like you: Harsh voice in your head?

How do I practice Catch the Critic?

Swap one harsh word about yourself for a kinder one. The Flexi app shows the pose to copy and the steps, then you tap I practiced this.

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