Beating yourself up, or indulging in the emotion of feeling awful about yourself, when you're not where you want to be isn't effective. It's not a helpful thought pattern, and yet, we find ourselves in places of despair. Despair drives us to desperation, depression and disillusionment. It morphs our ability to see where we are, how well we are actually doing ... Show More
Oct 6
#724: How To Stop Being So Hard On Yourself Without Lowering Your Standards
In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize the difference between your inner critic and your inner coach, stop using shame as motivation, and turn mistakes into useful action. ✅ FREE CLASS! LEARN HOW TO STOP CARING WHAT PEOPLE THINK Don’t forget to sign up for our free “H ... Show More
28m 21s
Sep 29
#723: How to Keep Going When You Don’t Feel Like Yourself
In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we’re talking about how to keep moving toward your goals when your mental and emotional capacity changes. You’ll learn how to stop making permanent conclusions from temporary feelings, create a low-capacity version of your routine, separ ... Show More
30m 40s
Sep 22
#722: How To Be Okay With Someone Being Disappointed In You (And How To Stop Feeling Disappointed In Yourself)
In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, you’ll learn how to stop confusing someone else’s disappointment with your wrongdoing, how to tolerate the discomfort of letting people down, and how to choose self-respect without becoming selfish or uncaring. ✅ FREE CLASS! LEARN HOW ... Show More
31m 53s
Oct 2024
Overcoming Comparison & Negative Self Talk
Take Our Free Assessment: https://bit.ly/4eaOYBuSubscribe To Dr. Sharla's YouTube Channel In this episode, we explore how negative self-talk, comparison, and perfectionism can damage your sense of self-worth. You’ll learn why comparing yourself to unrealistic standards leads to f ... Show More
35m 27s
Oct 2024
Ep #324: Being Assertive With Yourself
<p>Being hard on yourself is not useful. It doesn't motivate you, it just makes you feel bad. And if you're aware of this, you might know that it's recommended that you be kind and compassionate with yourself instead. But sometimes, that's not going to be helpful either. In certa ... Show More
11m 48s
May 2023
#254 - Shaming Yourself Is Not A Virtue, It's A Sin
<p>In this episode, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy talks about the harmful effects of being too hard on yourself and how it can lead to burnout, exhaustion, and even depression. She shares a story of a patient's mother who was angry and trying to find blame. Being on the receiving end ... Show More
33m 52s