The Easiest Way to Silence Your Inner Critic
The way we talk to ourselves can be decidedly harsher than the way we talk to others. In fact, many of us are stuck in a toxic feedback loop with…
How to Psych Yourself Up Without Feeling Cringe
As much as I like the idea of affirmations, I’ve never felt anything but corny when saying “I can do it!” or any of the other types of positive self-talk…
Why Distracting Yourself Is Better Than ‘Positive Thinking’
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Toxic positivity has earned a lot of backlash recently. Of course, we shouldn’t berate ourselves with negative self-talk, and there’s value in encouraging ourselves when fearful…
Record a Video of Yourself When You’re Happy to Look at When You’re Sad
Photo: Dean Drobot (Shutterstock) The thought of recording a video for your future self sounds silly, evoking thoughts of the third grade, when you were perhaps directed to write a…