Critical Inner Voice? Here's How to Fix It (and Your Teen's Too) Part 1

Biggest Takeaways: Give your brain somewhere productive to go – be deliberate in thinking positively Think about your thinking Practice gratitude Reframe your thoughts Practice receiving compliments Strategies: Write it down Ask yourself: Is it true? Would I say it this way to a friend? Is it the whole picture? Don't "should" yourself It's about MODELING for our kids and living out a positive inner voice more than about instructing them You don't get to tell your teens what to think – they get to choose the voice they listen to Be the person (for your teens) to use words to indicate healthy thinking Referenced in the Episode: Truth Bomb Mom Clip  Claudine Phillips Related: Being Ish