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Harsh self-criticism backfires on weight loss. Instead, talk to yourself like a supportive friend, repeat a positive mantra, and prioritize self-care. Kindness improves motivation and reduces stress better than shame.

Harsh self-criticism backfires on weight loss. Instead, talk to yourself like a supportive friend, repeat a positive mantra, and prioritize self-care. Kindness improves motivation and reduces stress better than shame.
Have you ever noticed that the voice in your head can be incredibly cruel? Most people believe being hard on themselves helps them lose weight. They think if they're strict enough, critical enough, disciplined enough, they'll finally succeed. But what if that harsh inner voice is actually one of the things that's keeping you stuck? So let me give you 3 simple ways to start building more self-compassion today. Number 1: Talk to yourself like a friend. Number 2: Create a positive mantra. And number 3: Prioritise self-care.