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Self-criticism and bullying ourselves when we don't meet our expectations sabotages our growth and healing journey by activating our stress response and shutting down our problem-solving abilities. Positive change requires self-compassion instead of shame, challenging the misconception that being hard on ourselves is motivating.

• Criticizing yourself diminishes self-worth and self-trust, creating distrust in your abilities
• Self-bullying activates your fight-or-flight response, making healthy problem-solving impossible
• Harsh self-talk creates cycles of guilt, restriction, and eventual burnout
• Wellness progress depends on consistency and compassion, not perfectionism
• When you shame yourself, you're treating yourself worse than you'd ever treat a friend
• Replace self-criticism with a three-step approach: practice self-compassion, identify barriers, and create realistic plans
• Set achievable expectations rather than overwhelming yourself with dramatic changes
• Start with small steps like placing vitamins near your morning coffee or packing gym clothes the night before
• Sustainable change comes from consistency with realistic goals, not perfection

This week, practice awareness of your self-talk when you make mistakes or forget habits. Notice when you criticize yourself, then follow the three-step approach: be gentle with yourself, identify your barriers, and problem-solve for tomorrow.

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