You Can’t Bully Yourself to Your GoalsIn this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, hosts Robin McIntire, a life and transitions coach, and Monique Eckes delve into the topic of self-criticism and its impact on achieving personal goals. They discuss the common tendency, especially among women, to use self-bullying as a misguided motivational tool. Drawing on Robin's experience with bulimia, they discuss how perfectionism and a harsh inner critic can hinder progress by creating resistance and self-sabotage. They explore the consequences of internalizing negative self-talk and the importance of distinguishing between harmful criticism and protective instincts. The episode offers practical advice on befriending and managing one's inner critic, emphasizing self-compassion and understanding. Robin introduces a free PDF guide(below) designed to help listeners discern between relaxed and panicked energy, further aiding in managing the inner critic. Finally, the hosts encourage engaging with one's supportive inner voice, using personal anecdotes to illustrate how adopting a loving and encouraging perspective towards oneself can facilitate achieving goals and overall well-being.00:00 Welcome to Shift Happens: Navigating Life's Challenges00:25 The Myth of Bullying Yourself to Success01:07 Understanding the Inner Critic02:07 The Impact of a Harsh Inner Critic04:21 Personal Stories of Overcoming Self-Criticism06:42 Shifting Perspectives: From Criticism to Compassion09:34 Practical Advice for Befriending Your Inner Critic12:09 Closing Thoughts: Embracing Self-Love and Compassion We'd love to hear from you! Please leave topic requests or comments!😓🆓Download the Free Guide - Stop Worrying Start Living; 3 Stress-Busting Moves to Lighten Your Load ☮️🆓Download the Free Guide - Energy! Grind vs. Flow 🆓Download the Free Guide - Unlock your 'Want To' Factor: Your First Step To Releasing Unwanted Habits💁🏼‍♀️🎇Ready to take action and learn to build new habits? Book a Spark Session Plus session with Robin📧Let's Chat! Request a Free Discovery Call or Contact Robin💻Visit Robin's Website at robinmcintire.com or https://linktr.ee/RobinMcIntire📧Contact Monique at Siver Paw Studio#SHIFTHAPPENSPODCAST

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