Grow the Good
Grow the Good, formerly The Sonya Looney Show, is your guide to continual personal growth, meaningful connections, and positive impact in the world. Challenge the idea that you are broken or need fixing. Instead, discover how to cultivate the good that already exists within you and amplify the strengths and potential you may not yet realize you have. Grounded in the science of positive psychology and guided by the pillars of purpose, vitality, resilience, hope, and connection, each episode is packed with tools, stories, and evidence-backed insights to help you create a more authentic and flourishing life.
Grow the Good
Mindfulness in Action: How to Combat Self-Criticism
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Today, I’m taking you along a trail ride, not just through the physical landscapes but through the terrain of our minds. It’s about confronting and managing the self-criticism that often accompanies our high expectations, especially when we push towards big goals in high-performance settings.
In this episode, I’ll share how I transform self-criticism into a tool for growth and resilience. Whether you’re riding a bike, running a trail, or pursuing any challenge, this meditation is designed to help you maintain focus and foster a positive mindset.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding self-criticism
- Cultivating acceptance
- Strategies for boosting optimism
- How to embrace mental flexibility
LINKS
- Listen to another moving meditation
- Learn about the science of meditation with Dave Vago
- Feel skeptical about meditation? Check out this interview with Jeff Warren
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The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.