Q&A: How to handle the inner critic

DEAR DIANA: How do I stop internal unproductive or otherwise negative dialogue? How do I channel my thought patterns that amplify fears, resentments and insecurities into something safe, possible, positive? How do I do this in the moment or over a time duration? - NEED MORE COFFEE

DEAR NEED MORE: Your questions show you already have a certain level of self awareness. Negative thoughts are common in all of us, but if left unchallenged, they can lead to anxiety or worse, depression.