Battle Creek Times

Many of us are harsher on ourselves than we are to others. Often MUCH harsher. Whilst this inner critic usually wants us to be the best we can, it can have the opposite effect, undermining our ability to perform & makes us overly fear failure. An overly critical inner voice activates the threat system in our primitive emotional brain. This causes us to feel emotions like fear & shame, which in turn can make us less able to improve & grow!

Cultivating an inner voice that is more like a wise, kind & helpful friend can help us to feel happier, more confident, less stress & better able to develop ourselves. It’s not about ignoring our mistakes but finding constructive ways to learn & move forward!

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