Group Gathering 1/14

Words, words, words. They’re just words, so what’s the big deal? Why do they carry so much weight when delivered by a specific person at a specific time? Why is it so hard to let sharp words roll off our backs, and also difficult to internalize encouraging, uplifting words?

Enter: The inner critic. Nearly always life’s most critical audience member. The power we give him is largely based on how we were raised. For some, that means we have a healthy check and balance, but for others, the inner critic keeps us from making hard choices with strength and courage, and feeling good about our accomplishments.

SO MUCH of parenting involves stepping back, realizing what isn’t working in our (parenting, feeding, sleeping, exercising, working) strategy, adjusting it, and moving forward. When our inner critic is strong (or unhealthy), it keeps us from changing our expectations and re-strategizing because doing so will indicate failure.

You are not a failure. You are flexible. You refuse to stagnate. You are strong and capable. And you can be courageous enough to change what’s not working without counting it a loss.

I hope you’re able to join us tomorrow, please fee free to invite a friend! Your presence might be what someone else needs, and what you have to say is a valued piece of this community puzzle.

Melissa Hnosko, IBCLC, CPD