How to Switch Your Inner Language From Criticism to Self-Love

Words have so much power, not just in the definition but also in the force behind them. Some of the worst things we say are to ourselves, and we often don't even know it's happening.

 

There's a reason why we're so good at addressing ourselves negatively. Our culture teaches us to stay in check, not to get too full of ourselves and it also teaches us to elevate others.

 

We've been taught that we can't be "too much", and sometimes we're trained to feel like we're not much at all. Our internal language is just a reflection of this.

 

Most people have a default critical brain, and it defines the context in which we hold ourselves. The good news is: we can change this by daring to expand into our muchness.

 

How do we learn to speak to ourselves more lovingly? How do we do away with the power dynamics that make us diminish ourselves? In this episode, we talk about the root of our inner critics and what we can do to change our internal language to one that's more kind.

 

Speaking kindly to ourselves is one thing we can do to increase our self esteem- one simple thing- that can make a huge difference. -Sophie Chiche 

 

Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode 

 

-The power of your internal language

Sticks and stones may break bones AND words can change our physicality. Why do words, especially the ones we say to ourselves have so much power?

 

-From power over to power with

So much of our society is built on power hierarchies. Often it's the root cause of people diminishing themselves and elevating others. How do we shift to a space where we see and treat each other as valuable equals? 

 

-A new way to relate to yourself

We can't talk ourselves out of being critical. How can we use a "hmmmm" to release the criticism and invite curiosity and creativity?