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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 18 MIN

How To Stop Being So Hard On Yourself

from Grappling In Thought · host Grappling In Thought

Why are we so hard on ourselves?That voice in your head that says"I'm so stupid.""What's wrong with me?""Why did I do that?"We all have it.But what most people don't realize is that there's another voice inside us too — a quieter one.The voice that supports us, encourages us, and actually has our back.In this episode, we talk about:• The two voices inside all of us• Why the critical voice is so loud• How to recognize the calm voice that has your back• How to start building a better relationship with yourself• Why keeping promises to yourself builds self-trustThis is Part 1 of the Becoming Your Own Best Friend series.Your inner voice doesn't have to be your biggest critic.It can become your biggest ally.Try this week's challenge:Notice the friend voice within you and see what happens.0:00 The Voice In Your Head1:12 The Critic We All Hear2:30 The Other Voice Inside You4:05 Watching the Conversation Inside Your Mind6:00 Why the Critical Voice Is So Loud7:55 The Slackline Example9:40 The Calm Voice That Has Your Back11:25 Being Honest Without Being Mean to Yourself13:00 Building a Relationship With Yourself14:10 Keeping Promises to Yourself16:00 Learning to Notice the Friend Voice17:25 This Week's Challenge

Why are we so hard on ourselves?That voice in your head that says"I'm so stupid.""What's wrong with me?""Why did I do that?"We all have it.But what most people don't realize is that there's another voice inside us too — a quieter one.The voice that supports us, encourages us, and actually has our back.In this episode, we talk about:• The two voices inside all of us• Why the critical voice is so loud• How to recognize the calm voice that has your back• How to start building a better relationship with yourself• Why keeping promises to yourself builds self-trustThis is Part 1 of the Becoming Your Own Best Friend series.Your inner voice doesn't have to be your biggest critic.It can become your biggest ally.Try this week's challenge:Notice the friend voice within you and see what happens.0:00 The Voice In Your Head1:12 The Critic We All Hear2:30 The Other Voice Inside You4:05 Watching the Conversation Inside Your Mind6:00 Why the Critical Voice Is So Loud7:55 The Slackline Example9:40 The Calm Voice That Has Your Back11:25 Being Honest Without Being Mean to Yourself13:00 Building a Relationship With Yourself14:10 Keeping Promises to Yourself16:00 Learning to Notice the Friend Voice17:25 This Week's Challenge

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Why are we so hard on ourselves?That voice in your head that says"I'm so stupid.""What's wrong with me?""Why did I do that?"We all have it.But what most people don't realize is that there's another voice inside us too — a quieter one.The voice that...

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