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Headspace studio. Hello, it's Eve here with you.
Welcome to Radio Headspace and to Tuesday.
Thanks for joining me.
Even though I can't see you, it's so lovely to know there is a community of folks all over the world tuning in.
So yesterday, I talked a little bit about stepping outside our comfort zones and the uncomfortable feelings that often come with it.
And today, I want to expand on it because I think we've all been there.
Whether it's starting something new or pushing ourselves in a different direction, that first step can often feel pretty daunting.
But what if we could reframe those uncomfortable feelings and use them in a positive way?
I want to start by talking about our inner critic.
You know that voice that tells us we're not good enough or that we'll never succeed.
You know the one. That inner critic can be so loud, especially when we're trying something new.
But here's the thing.
Your inner critic doesn't define you.
It's just a voice. It can often sound like quite a believable voice because we may have lived with it for a long time.
But it's not the truth.
Through self -compassion, we can learn to soften that voice.
We can learn to treat ourselves like we would a friend.
One of the ways I've learned to tame my inner critic is by simply acknowledging its presence and then offering myself kindness instead.
And I know this does take some practice.
It's like saying, I hear you, but I'm going to give this my best shot.
Self -compassion doesn't mean ignoring those critical thoughts, but it does mean not letting them control the narrative.
Instead of saying, I'll never be good at this, you could reframe and say, I'm still learning and it's okay to take my time.
I'll give you an example from my own life.
When I first started hosting Radio Headspace, my inner critic went wild, telling me I couldn't do this and I wasn't cut out for it.
But over time, I realized that the only way I was going to learn was by trying.
Did it take time to get comfortable with it?
Of course it did. It's part of the process, but it's how I grew.
Each obstacle I encountered wasn't a failure.
It was a stepping stone to getting better and more comfortable with it.
And this is true for all of us.
Mistakes or setbacks are not something to fear, they're how we learn.
And it's funny how often we equate success with perfection, when in reality success often comes from a string of mistakes, making adjustments and persevering.
When we can embrace that mindset, when we can befriend our mistakes, we allow ourselves the freedom to grow without the burden of perfectionism weighing us down.
And this is coming from a recovering perfectionist.
A big part of the mental health coaching training was rooted in positive psychology.
In this field, there's a strong emphasis on flourishing, on how we can lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, even in the face of challenges.
Positive psychology encourages us to focus on our strengths, practice gratitude and cultivate resilience.
By doing so, we shift our perspective from, I must avoid failure, to I can learn and grow from anything.
One of my favorite takeaways from positive psychology is this idea that flourishing doesn't mean life is without discomfort or stress.
It's about learning how to thrive amidst it.
I shared last week that I've been on a fertility journey for a while.
There is no denying how hard it's been for me, but in talking about it, in sharing some of my journey and creating meditations and mindfulness exercises, it will hopefully help others.
And I feel really proud of that work.
I certainly had to step outside my comfort zone in sharing this part of my life.
So, here is a little home practice for you this week.
Is there something outside your comfort zone that you've been putting off?
Maybe it's trying something new, or maybe it's simply giving yourself permission to make mistakes without criticism.
Whatever it is, see if you can approach it with that sense of curiosity and self -compassion.
And remember, it's okay to be uncomfortable.
That's actually a sign that you're growing.
So, as you go through your day to day, notice if that inner critic pops up.
And when it does, try gently reframing it.
I'll leave it there for today.
Thank you for being here with me, and I look forward to seeing you back here tomorrow.
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