Write down 10 examples of negative self-talk you’ve experience during the past week. They can be small or big, mildly annoying or utterly abusive. For example, has your inner critic told you any of the following? “You’ll never lose weight.” “Nobody likes you.” “You look awful in that outfit.” “Your friend Mark ignored your text. He’s angry with you.” “You’re not as capable as those people.” “Your boss is going to fire you.” “Your coworkers don’t respect you.” “You’re an idiot.” Once you’ve written down 10 examples from the past week, write down a reasonable response to each one. For example,
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