56. Love Your Past Self (repost)
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That harsh inner voice constantly pointing out flaws and mistakes, doesn’t have to define your self-image.
We’ve been taught that self-criticism drives improvement, but what if it’s holding us back instead? A personal story about a childhood photo reveals how we’re often needlessly cruel to ourselves. Would you speak to a child the way you speak to yourself?
Instead of a harsh judge, our inner critic can be a compassionate coach. By forgiving ourselves for past mistakes, we create space for growth without self-hatred.
Next time the critic speaks, ask: Would I say this to someone I love?
Treat yourself with the same care and patience, and watch how differently you move through the world.
Chapters
1. The Problem With Self-Criticism (00:00:00)
2. The Role of Our Inner Critic (00:01:08)
3. A Picture That Changed Everything (00:02:33)
4. Learning to Love Your Past Self (00:05:32)
5. Finding Balance With Self-Criticism (00:07:24)
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