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EPISODE · Jan 31, 2025 · 7 MIN

#78 Why Are You So Hard on Yourself?

from Mind Universe · host Fahad Alenezi

You set impossible standards for yourself, pushing harder, expecting more—until it feels like nothing is ever enough. I get it. It’s easy to be your own harshest critic, caught in a cycle of doubt and self-judgment. But what if you chose a different way? What if you met yourself with kindness instead? In this episode, I talk about the weight of self-imposed expectations, the negative thoughts that creep in, and why taking care of yourself—truly—isn’t a luxury, but a necessity.   Explore more: The Mask of Reality – My novel is available for ordering on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLHFRXMZ Website – Learn more about my work: fahadalenezi.com Social Media: Twitter/X: https://x.com/ltsFahad Instagram: instagram.com/itsfahad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ltsfahad Take care of yourself. You’ve got this.

You set impossible standards for yourself, pushing harder, expecting more—until it feels like nothing is ever enough. I get it. It’s easy to be your own harshest critic, caught in a cycle of doubt and self-judgment. But what if you chose a different way? What if you met yourself with kindness instead? In this episode, I talk about the weight of self-imposed expectations, the negative thoughts that creep in, and why taking care of yourself—truly—isn’t a luxury, but a necessity.   Explore more: The Mask of Reality – My novel is available for ordering on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DLHFRXMZWebsite – Learn more about my work: fahadalenezi.com Social Media:Twitter/X: https://x.com/ltsFahadInstagram: instagram.com/itsfahadTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ltsfahad Take care of yourself. You’ve got this.

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