Purging of noise

Have you ever had one of those days, weeks, seasons where your inner critic keeps pointing out all of the glitches and makes you feel like you royally FCKED up when in reality you didn’t?

That’s exactly where my mind has been going these past couple of weeks. I struggle with the inner critic DAILY and am still finding ways to harness its intensity into something useful.

Here are some tools I have found to reframe all the BULLSHT my inner critic comes up with:

1- MOVEMENT- sometimes it’s a hike with @zionsilverlion other days it’s spinal waves/ dance/ handstands in my living room; often it’s finding a pose and staying in it until something shifts in my nervous system enough to reset my mind state.

2- WRITE- I have started writing down exactly what the inner critic is pointing out. It’s a really daunting task that makes me feel like I can’t write fast enough or won’t be able to write down all of the pertinent information. Surprisingly, it only takes 2-3 minutes to write it all down and then I can just stare at it and

3- VALIDATE the feelings that come up as I read it. Practice self compassion. Often when I have a difficult realization/ confrontation, my entire being becomes exhausted, deeply saddened, and drained. If possible, take a break for 10 seconds, 10 minutes… sometimes it takes me several days of going off grid to really feel somewhat neutral and centered.

4- FRIEND CHECK: is this something I would say to a friend? How would I say this to a friend?

5- BE REALISTIC: what is this thought alerting me to? What can be done? What are my goals? How may I move forward with dignity, receptivity, and grace?

Try it. Rinse out. Repeat.

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What are some of your favorite ways to get out of a funk?