03/09/2025
Stop Being Your Own Worst Critic (Seriously, Give Yourself a Break!)
You know that little voice in your head that sounds like a grumpy sports commentator critiquing every move you make?
Being kind to yourself isn't just some fluffy self-help nonsense – it's basic human decency, except you're both the giver AND receiver of said decency (what a bargain!).
Celebrate your wins, even if your biggest achievement today was remembering to eat lunch before 4 PM or successfully untangling your headphones without having a minor breakdown. Those count! And please, for the love of your sanity, take time to rest without treating it like you're committing a crime. Your brain needs downtime like your phone needs charging – ignore it long enough and everything starts glitching. Talk to yourself like you would a good friend who's having a rough day, not like a disappointed parent whose kid just drew on the walls with permanent marker.
You wouldn't tell your bestie they're a disaster for making mistakes, so why are you giving yourself that treatment? Be your own cheerleader, not your own bully – the pay is better and the working conditions are much more pleasant.
