Wise words Jimbo! 👏

Be the caddy for yourself that you would be for other people

Unbelievably important

“The beatings will continue until morale improves” is etched into the back of my forehead

TY

“Have no fear of perfection

You'll never reach it because mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature

Never try to correct them, on the contrary, rationalize them—understand them thoroughly

After that, it will be possible for you to sublimate them.” - Salvador Dali

None of us are perfect and so many of us hate on self when we try to be. Great reminder here Jim! Why add to the negativity from others when it is positivity we seek. 🕉

#lawofattraction

Can’t stress this enough. People are harder on themselves than they are with loved ones.

Also, speak to your children the way you want them to speak to themselves at age 40.

I find two helpful strategies that have worked for myself and my clients.

1. Imagine yourself not as you, but as a loved one or best friend. Would you say those negative things to them or would you be understanding and supportive?

We always have very high standards for ourself but are much more forgiving of those around us.

and if the voice is really terrible

2. Personify the voice. It's not in your mind, instead, it's an ugly warty basement dwelling troll. Once you've visualized it saying terrible things about you, promptly tell it where it can stick its unwanted opinion, like you would any other troll in your life.

It takes work to catch it every time, but I've found a lot of success with the technique.