Be Your Own Best Cheerleader: Flipping the Script on Your Inner Critic

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying things like “I’m such an idiot” or pointing out what you don’t like about your body while talking with your girlfriends, you’re not alone. Our culture almost makes it normal to bond over self-criticism. But here’s the truth: every time we speak those words, even in jest, our body and brain are listening. And it’s cringeworthy — not just to those around us, but to ourselves.

It’s time to flip the script.