Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Subscribe: RSS
Sometimes the person holding you back the most is not someone else. It is you.
The way you speak to yourself matters. Every time you tell yourself that you are not good enough, not capable enough, too old, too far behind or destined to fail, you are reinforcing a story that can shape your behaviour, your confidence, your relationships and ultimately your life.
In this episode of The Strong Life Project, we explore the damaging impact of becoming your own worst bully and why negative self talk can be just as destructive as criticism from other people.
Self awareness is not about beating yourself up for your mistakes. It is about being honest enough to recognise the patterns that are keeping you stuck and strong enough to change them.
If you want to become more resilient, perform at a higher level and lead yourself effectively, you need to pay attention to the voice inside your own head.
The goal is not to eliminate self criticism completely. The goal is to learn how to challenge it, separate facts from stories and stop turning temporary setbacks into permanent judgments about who you are.
Whether you are dealing with pressure at work, challenges in your relationships, setbacks in your career or simply struggling with confidence, the way you talk to yourself can either strengthen you or weaken you.
Ask yourself a difficult question today.
