We all have an inner voice that comments on our lives. For many people, that voice is far harsher than anything they'd say to a friend.
Self-talk shapes how we feel and what we believe we can do. The good news is that it can be gently retrained with practice.
Start by simply noticing your inner voice without arguing with it. Awareness comes before change.
TRY THIS
When you catch a harsh thought today, ask: 'Would I say this to someone I love?' Then try rewording it the way a kind friend would.
REFLECT
What does your inner critic most often say, and whose voice does it sound like?