- 1. The Tyrannical Trio ~ the Critic, Pusher, and Perfectionist:
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- Becoming conscious of your negative self-talk is one way to loosen their pernicious control.
- A. Re-educating the Critic:
- Tell it to “STOP!”.
- B. Relaxing the Pusher ~ your slave driver
- C. Accepting Imperfection when nothing’s good enough:
- The antidote for perfectionism is self-acceptance.
- To accept something, you don’t have to like it, only to acknowledge it – as is.
- Tap and do mirror work on, “Even though ….., I unconditionally accept myself just as I am”.
- 2. Feeling Good about You:
- A. No more blame and excuses:
- B. Taking action:
- C. Becoming authentic:
- D. Positive self-talk:
- E. Keeping commitments to yourself:
- 3. Self-Compassion and Self-Love:
- A. Self-acceptance:
- C. Self-forgiveness:
- C. Self-love:
