5 Ways to Stop Being Mean to Yourself and Love Again

Today’s episode is all about “Five Ways to Stop Being Mean to Yourself and Love Again.” So many of us walk around with harsh inner critics, unaware of how deeply our thoughts and words shape our reality. It’s time to stop tearing yourself down and start choosing self-compassion instead. Because healing starts with how you talk to you.

First, you have to speak to yourself the way you’d speak to a friend. If you wouldn’t call a friend stupid, ugly, or unworthy, why do it to yourself? 

Replace those negative statements with truth and grace. Next, challenge your thoughts. Not every thought you think is a fact—especially the ones rooted in fear, failure, or comparison. 

Instead of saying “I’ll never be good enough,” say, “I’m learning, growing, and evolving every day.” And please, don’t compare your journey to someone else’s highlight reel on social media or even to your younger self—you are not behind, you are becoming.

Lastly, set boundaries that honor your growth. That means saying no without guilt, limiting time around energy-drainers, and tuning in to what you need—not what others demand of you. 

Healing isn’t just about recovering from past wounds—it’s about changing the way you treat yourself today. You deserve softness. You deserve love. You deserve to feel safe in your own presence. Let’s start there. ❤️

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Your Friend,

Natasha Paris
Empowerment Strategist.