I started making a conscious effort to be nicer a few years ago and my life greatly improved.

My self talk used to be extremely negative because my parents spoke that way to me as a child.

I interrupted that pattern by treating myself the way I treat my children. With kindness, patience and understanding.

Ask yourself, if someone talked to your loved one the way you talk to yourself would you be ok with it?

If the answer is no it’s likely time to address it.