Being Kinder Makes You Stronger
That sharp inner voice might feel like discipline, but it often behaves like a threat alarm. In this episode, I dig into the alchemy of self-compassion and why being relentlessly hard on yourself can backfire by activating stress, narrowing attention, and making learning harder. When the brain flips into threat mode, it protects you from danger, but it also blocks the very growth you’re trying to force.
Book Recommendation: Self Compassion by Kristen Neff
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