Would You Talk to Your Best Friend the Way You Talk to Yourself at 2 AM?
It’s 2 a.m., and you’re wide awake thinking about that conversation you had earlier, where you said something a little embarrassing, or missed an obvious point, or just froze up when you shouldn’t have. And suddenly, the voice in your head won’t stop. “You’re so dumb. Why even bother? Everyone thinks you are an idiot, […]
Your Inner Critic Has a Job Description — Here’s What It Actually Wants
You hit send on the email, and there it is. That voice in your head, just on cue: “Nice job, you idiot. Way to embarrass yourself again.” Ring any bells? Maybe it wasn’t an e-mail. Maybe it was a missed deadline, an awkward comment at dinner, or a decision you’re still replaying at 2 AM, […]