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Daily Power Lesson #16: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up: Rewiring the Inner Critic with Self-Compassion

Coco Duan, Fortune 500 Senior Executive Turned Life & Leadership Coach Episode 16

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Do you beat yourself up when you fall short—like you should’ve known better or done more?

That’s your inner critic trying to protect you.

However, self-criticism doesn’t make you better. It puts your nervous system into stress mode and shuts down your ability to think clearly, lead effectively, or grow sustainably.

You don’t need to shame your inner critic to quiet it.

You can acknowledge it, appreciate it, and gently invite your wise adult to take the lead.

DM me “CRITIC” if you want support shifting from inner critic to inner ally.


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