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6 Things I Stopped Saying to Be Kinder to Myself
Once I changed how I speak to myself, everything shifted — my confidence, my calm, and how I showed up in the world.
I used to think being hard on myself was normal.
Like most people, I thought that inner voice — sharp, impatient, relentless — was just how you talk to yourself.
But over time, it made me feel small.
I stopped taking risks, avoided things I cared about, and talked myself out of the life I actually wanted.
How we speak to ourselves becomes the world we live in.
As Robin Williams once said, ‘No matter what people tell you… words and ideas can change the world.’
That includes the world inside your own mind.
The way you talk to yourself — especially when no one’s listening — shapes your mood, your energy, your focus, your confidence.
Words are the bridge between your inner and outer worlds. And when those words are harsh, everything feels heavier.
So if you want to live with more calm, gratitude, and self-trust…start by changing how you speak to yourself.
