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Negative Self-Talk and that Inner Critic

May 10, 20232 min read

Negative self-talk is something that many women struggle with, and it can have a significant impact on our health journey. Negative self-talk can take on many different forms, from telling yourself that you are not good enough or that you are not capable of doing something, to constantly criticizing yourself and your choices. This type of negative self-talk can have a serious impact on our mental and physical health, and it can be especially damaging when it comes to our health journey.

The first step to addressing negative self-talk is to be aware of it and to recognize when it is happening. This can be difficult, as negative self-talk can be so ingrained in our thought processes that it can be hard to recognize when it is happening. However, by being aware of it and recognizing it when it arises, we can start to take steps to address it.

One way to address negative self-talk is to challenge it. When negative self-talk arises, it is important to challenge it by questioning what it is saying and why. This can help to shift our perspective and to start to develop a more positive outlook.

Another way to address negative self-talk is to replace it with positive self-talk. This can include positive affirmations, such as telling yourself that you are capable and that you are doing the best that you can. It can also include talking to yourself as you would talk to a friend, with kindness and understanding.

Finally, it is important to remember that negative self-talk is something that everyone struggles with, and that it is normal. It is important to be gentle with yourself and to recognize that it is something that takes time and practice to address.

Negative self-talk can have a significant impact on our health journey, and it is important to be aware of it and to take steps to address it. By recognizing when it arises, challenging it, and replacing it with positive self-talk, we can start to create a more positive outlook and to create a healthier relationship with ourselves.

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