Listen "Ep. 48 - How to Stop the Self-Criticism Cycle"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textSelf-criticism and bullying ourselves when we don't meet our expectations sabotages our growth and healing journey by activating our stress response and shutting down our problem-solving abilities. Positive change requires self-compassion instead of shame, challenging the misconception that being hard on ourselves is motivating.• Criticizing yourself diminishes self-worth and self-trust, creating distrust in your abilities• Self-bullying activates your fight-or-flight response, making healthy problem-solving impossible• Harsh self-talk creates cycles of guilt, restriction, and eventual burnout• Wellness progress depends on consistency and compassion, not perfectionism• When you shame yourself, you're treating yourself worse than you'd ever treat a friend• Replace self-criticism with a three-step approach: practice self-compassion, identify barriers, and create realistic plans• Set achievable expectations rather than overwhelming yourself with dramatic changes• Start with small steps like placing vitamins near your morning coffee or packing gym clothes the night before• Sustainable change comes from consistency with realistic goals, not perfectionThis week, practice awareness of your self-talk when you make mistakes or forget habits. Notice when you criticize yourself, then follow the three-step approach: be gentle with yourself, identify your barriers, and problem-solve for tomorrow. 90-day Self-Growth Journal - A great companion you can use on your healing journey. For 90 days you will have daily prompts on the topics of self-love, self-care and gratitude. This journal is great for beginners, novice and anyone that wants to dive deeper into their true selves. https://amzn.to/4fk14sq Ready to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Get our FREE Self-Care Challenge Visit Our Website - The show now has a website and blog!! Come visit and !Sign Up for Our Weekly Newsletter - Come subscribe to my newsletter to receive tips, BTS previews and additional resources to guide you on your healing journey. Follow me on IG @shecanhealpodcast for upcoming episodes and more inspiration. Come be a guest on the podcast: - I am looking for guests to come on the show and share their stories. If you have a self-care practice, tool or resource that has helped you on your healing journey, please fill out the application to apply. I want to hear your thoughts on the show:Reviews help my show so much, please leave a review on your favorite platform.Subscribe to the showYou'll be notified when a new episode is available, so you never miss an episode.
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