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Silencing the Inner-Critic
Jill is driving to work, Starbucks in hand as she tries to gear up for her day. Her mind is spinning with negativity. She thinks, “I’m so stupid. I know I messed up that last job. Why hasn’t my boss said anything? What is your problem? Why can’t you just be shut up and be happy?” She pulls up to a stoplight and notices the bumper sticker on the car in front of her that reads, “Don’t believe everything you think.” What is negative self-talk? One thing that all people with low self-esteem have in common is their inner-critic works overtime. Do you hear a running commentary inside your head that is constantly telling...
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