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Dec 19, 2023 at 10:11 PM
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When I talk in front of groups I should be more positive and uplifting but my inner critic takes hold and I talk negatively about myself even if I'm feeling good about myself at the time. It's strange. It happens a lot. Is it low self-esteem I have to work on?
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Dec 19, 2023 at 10:30 PM
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@walkingthecow I hear you. The inner critic is always negative. Developing self compassion is a way to counter the constant onslaught of the inner critic.
The quick 2 minute version of self compassion is this Tools for Practicing Self Compassion - YouTube Kristin Neff is a professional that is an advocate for self compassion. This is a long talk by her Psychology Professor Reveals How To Silence Your Inner Critic | Dr Kristin Neff | FBLM podcast - YouTube you may find it better to click on the gear below the video and change speed from Normal to .75 to slow her down she is talking fast. __________________ Super Moderator Community Support Team "Things Take Time" |
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Dec 20, 2023 at 03:48 AM
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TY CANDC, those are excellent tools I can learn from.
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