I Can Never Get Anything Right!

I can never get anything right no matter how hard I try.
I’m the worst person I know at everything I attempt.
I just can’t get my sh*t together.

Who puts you under the most pressure? You do. When you make a mistake, who beats you up the worst? You do.

Who do you talk to the most during your day? Yourself.
(If you’re sitting there thinking, "No, I don’t," you’re doing it right now!)

We are our own worst enemy, and we think we’re alone.

The purpose of the inner critic is to protect us from potential failure, rejection, or danger. By criticizing ourselves, we are preparing for what others might say.

Our inner critic also encourages us to conform to social norms and expectations to avoid conflict.

The problem is it has the opposite effect. It damages our self-esteem and self-worth; it can bring on stress and anxiety and can hinder performance from a fear of failure.

Like most things to do with our mind, the first step is always being mindful of our thoughts – thinking about what we’re thinking about.

The next step is to practice self-compassion, being as understanding and patient with yourself as you are with those around you.

Would you berate or belittle someone else in the same way that you do to yourself? No. So why do it to yourself?

It’s time to rewire our brains. We no longer need many of the safety features from yesteryear.

Focus on what you have achieved and how you might improve next time if you need to.

Remember that we are all better and stronger than we think we are. If you don’t believe yourself, ask someone else.

Let’s talk!