Nir Eyal argues you should talk to yourself like you'd talk to a friend. When you mess up or feel like a fraud, harsh self-criticism backfires. Pause, breathe, and ask what a friend would actually say to you.
When we make a mistake, small or large, so many of us are quick to snap at ourselves with I can't believe I did that, I'm so stupid. Or you idiot. But if a friend were to make the same mistake, our reaction likely would be it was just a mistake. We all make them. The same goes when we experience imposter syndrome or feel inadequate in our professional lives. We are quick to belittle ourselves, but friends remind us of everything we've accomplished and tell us how smart and capable we are. Next time you go to chide yourself, stop, take a breath and think of what a friend would say to you at that moment. Sam.
Your Beliefs Are Sabotaging You (Here's Why) - Beyond Belief for Athletes with Nir Eyal
