Sis Boom Bah

How many of us show grace in abundance toward others, yet are hyper-critical and hard on ourselves? If you are not nodding your head in agreement or metaphorically raising your hand, congratulations. You are in an elite class all by yourself.

With those who said, ‘yes,’ how many recognize the harm this does to your personal well-being? Again, if you said, ‘yes,’ great job on your own self-awareness.

Final question for those who have said, ‘yes,’ to both questions. How many of us are taking active steps to reduce the harm done to self? Hmmmmmmm.

Here’s the thing. Many are exceptional at being their worst critic, but that doesn’t mean we can’t also be our own best friend. You will ALWAYS be there for you, so how about some steps to put a cease and desist on that inner critic.

•Reframe - Take those pesky thought distortions and switch them up. One example, replace ‘never’ language to ‘possibly.’ Such as, “I’ll never get that job” becomes “I’ll possibly get that job at a future date.”

•Affirm - Start your day, and even continue throughout it, with self-supportive message. It could be as simple as, “I am enough.”

•Rebel - Act opposite to the emotions you are feeling due to self-sabotaging behaviors, actions, etc. You rebel, you.

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Attune - Pay attention to all the greatness in your life. Take note of it. Carry it with you.

Another way to remember this is RA-RA. Just another way to be your own cheerleader.