Self-care in the self-talk

Overheard this on the internet this week:

"Self-healing tip:

Do not make the mistake of criticizing yourself WHEN your body is exhausted.

That’s when you’re most vulnerable and when criticism, however constructive, will feel a lot like shame.

Right now your body needs rest and recovery—not more pressure on how you can improve or do better.

Right on.

The self-talk is a part of self healing and self care. In fact, a HUGE part of it.

Not gonna lie, my self-talk isn’t the most wholesome. I say things to myself I would never dare say to anyone. Not even the worst of them. I’m my own worst coach and critic (see see…).

So this is a good practice.

When your launch failed; when you messed up big time; when you’re burned out; when you’re exhausted after a hard day’s work, the worse thing is to naval gaze and pelt out harsh criticism and what I should have done, should not have done.

The best is to simply fix whatever needs fixing, then go to bed.

Leave the post-mortem for a day when you’re well-rested, calmer, and balanced. Your analysis will also be better and more balanced. State of mind shapes the state of analysis.

Self-care in the self-talk.