Sometimes we stress ourselves out by talking to ourselves so unkindly and the kicker is…we might not even be aware that we are doing it! Learn how to replace that self-defeating voice in your head with some positivity and kindness only because it’s true, it will make your life way easier and you will feel better.

In this episode we will learn:
~Why talking to ourselves kindly helps our mood
~Why berating yourself never ever works
~How to talk to yourself in a kind way (even if you think it’s cheesy!)
~The mantra Om Namah Shivaya


Quotes:
“Be as nice to you as you would be to your bestie.” -Cheri Augustine Flake

‘Listening to what you say to your dog, that is what you would like to hear…and what do we say to our dog? What does everyone say to their dog? You are so GOOD!” -Cheri Augustine Flake

Books, ideas, people, websites mentioned in this episode:
The Self-esteem Companion by Matthew McKay https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/277819.The_Self_Esteem_Companion?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=AxZyMo4BF4&rank=1


The Host for this podcast:
Cheri Augustine Flake, LCSW
The Stress Therapist and Author

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Time Stamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to a TRUE and kind greeting!
3:20 Deciphering who is talking to you and why being mean to yourself doesn’t work
4:50 Truth IS kindness. Talk to yourself like your bestie or dog!
7:03 Emotion behind words and why they matter.
10:13 Meditation om namah shivaya
15:24 Binaural beats
23:05 Guide out of meditation
25:15 Closing remarks
26:04 Outro