Why Are You So Hard on Yourself? How Self Compassion Can Improve Your Mental Health

This week, Paola & Brittanny dive into the powerful connection between self compassion, mental health, and behavior change through an honest conversation about perfectionism, burnout, anxiety, and the way we speak to ourselves every day. Using an ABA lens and insights from Kelly Grimes’ book The Art of Self-Nurturing, they explore how chronic negative self talk, people pleasing, and self criticism can reinforce stress and emotional exhaustion rather than growth. Through relatable personal stories, they break down how small shifts in internal dialogue can improve emotional resilience, confidence, relationships, and overall well being. Listeners will walk away with practical self care strategies, mindfulness tools, and actionable ways to reframe harmful thought patterns, regulate emotions, and build healthier habits rooted in kindness instead of shame. Whether you are struggling with burnout, high functioning anxiety, perfectionist tendencies, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, this episode offers an empowering conversation on self nurturing, emotional wellness, and learning how to treat yourself with the same compassion you give everyone else. Tune in for an honest discussion on self worth, stress management, mental health, and the behavior science behind creating a healthier relationship with yourself. Buy the Book! The Art of Self-NurturingBuy the Picnic Table- Table in a Bag!📇Connect with Paola on LinkedIn📲 Follow on Instagram @EveryDayABA.3 Like discounts? Join our group!  ☕ Support your favorite ABA podcast hosts at buymeacoffee.com/everydayaba⭐ Help EveryDay ABA reach more people by following the show +  turning on automatic downloads, and leaving a 5-star review! 📧 To advertise on this podcast please e-mail: [email protected]     EveryDay ABA provides Organizational Behavior Management (OBM), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Lean Six Sigma (LSS) consulting to improve organizational performance across healthcare, education, and behavioral health systems. We partner with leadership teams to optimize workforce systems, standardize performance, and build high-performing cultures through staff training, leadership development, mentorship, and coaching. Our work reduces burnout and turnover, increases employee engagement and accountability, strengthens leadership effectiveness, improves operational efficiency, and drives measurable revenue growth through data-driven systems that align behavior with business outcomes.To explore consulting or leadership training for your organization, contact us at EveryDay ABA