The Art Of
Self-Compassion
28 DAYS TO TRANSFORM YOUR INNER VOICE
Day One:
Listen to Day One as audio:
You’re here! You did it! You’ve shown up for the very first day of this course!
Today, and every day, I’m going to keep things fairly simple and straight forward with only ONE action to take at the end of each session. It’s important that you really commit to showing up for yourself every day and the reason behind that (and also the reason I chose the format of 28 days) is because it takes 28 days to create a habit and the habit we are working on first and foremost is showing up for ourselves each and every day.
Throughout this program I’m going to be giving you information about your brain, the way that our brains work, along with specific tools and resources to re-train the way that you talk to yourself. I’m going to share my own personal stories and I’m going to teach you how to understand yourself better so that you can be kinder towards yourself and as the program progresses, so will your understanding, your self-compassion and your willingness to really become a champion for yourself instead of your biggest critic.
I know first hand how hard it can be when it feels like the biggest enemy we face is on the inside. That was my experience for years. That voice told me I would never be good enough, that I wasn’t worthy of love, that I wasn’t worth looking after and that no one would ever love me for me (amongst a whole host of other awful things that I’m not going to repeat right here right now). That unchecked, out of control inner voice cost me a lot. It cost me opportunities because I didn’t have the confidence to show up for myself or put myself out there, it cost me healthy relationships because I kept choosing partners who were not good for me because I didn’t believe that I deserved better, and it cost me my health because I didn’t look after myself well and ensure that my needs were met. I played small, I kept myself in toxic situations and I was not living up to my potential. I didn’t save money because what’s the point when you don’t believe you can manage money well or that you deserve financial security. I didn’t have holidays, I didn’t invest in my career or education and I lost out on so so much for such a long time, purely because I didn’t believe in myself, I didn’t understand myself, I didn’t know what my needs were or how to get them met in healthy ways.
These days I no longer sabotage myself in these ways. Sure, there are days when hormones get the better of me and those old tapes play and that voice starts to rear its ugly head, but I don't let it run the show. Nowadays I can notice it, I can deal with it, and I can make better choices for myself in spite of it. Then, because I don’t place so much attention on it, or feed or fuel the negativity, those negative thoughts pass with more ease, those rough patches don’t last for as long and they don’t railroad me into sabotaging myself or blowing up my life (and believe me, I used to do that too). I’ve struggled with mental health issues, anxiety and depression and addiction. I know intimately what a harsh inner critic can do to your life but these days I am so proud of the woman that I’ve become and the lessons I’ve learnt. So much so that I want to share what I’ve learnt with as many people as possible and I want to help you to overcome this challenge and I want you to know in your bones that just like change was possible for me, change is possible for you.
Today I want you to think about what your negative inner voice has cost you. I really want you to get clear on the different areas in your life that letting that voice run the show has held you back. Download your action sheet today, and fill it out. When you are clear on what it’s cost you, its going to help you to be more determined than ever to overcome this. That fire in your belly will be the fuel you need to get motivated and stay committed to the course, to showing up for yourself each day and for doing whatever it takes to make change.
You’ve got this. We’ve got this. Let’s nail this sucker.
With so much love and encouragement and belief in you,
Michelle.
Your Day 1 Action Sheet
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