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Befriending Your Inner Monologue
Have you ever noticed that tiny voice in your mind bullying you, saying you aren’t good enough, and leaving you feeling anxious or hopeless? It’s possible to change this self-critical voice, but before starting, we first need to understand where it originated so we can learn to avoid being swept away in emotional tidal waves that can impact our decision-making.
Using a proven psychological framework and personal experiences, therapist Chantal Seymour explores how to become aware of, tune into, and understand the origins of your own inner monologue, the core beliefs that formed it, and how you can finally learn to speak to yourself through a lens of self compassion and understanding.
Using a proven psychological framework and personal experiences, therapist Chantal Seymour explores how to become aware of, tune into, and understand the origins of your own inner monologue, the core beliefs that formed it, and how you can finally learn to speak to yourself through a lens of self compassion and understanding.
180 pages, Paperback
Published May 8, 2024
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September 6, 2024
Befriending Your Inner Monologue by Chantal Seymour is a transformative guide that offers readers a roadmap to overcoming self-criticism and cultivating a more compassionate inner voice. Drawing on her expertise as a therapist, Seymour provides a clear and practical framework for understanding the origins of our inner monologue and learning to challenge its negative narratives.
The book begins by exploring the concept of the inner monologue, the constant stream of thoughts that runs through our minds. Seymour emphasizes that this voice is often shaped by negative core beliefs formed during childhood, which can lead to feelings of anxiety, hopelessness, and self-doubt. She introduces the idea of tuning into our inner monologue, becoming aware of its content and the emotions it evokes.
Seymour then delves into the process of understanding the origins of our core beliefs. She provides practical exercises and techniques to help readers identify the underlying beliefs that fuel their self-critical thoughts. By understanding these beliefs, readers can begin to challenge their validity and replace them with more positive and empowering ones.
The heart of the book lies in the exploration of self-compassion. Seymour emphasizes the importance of treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and acceptance, even when facing challenges or setbacks. She provides guidance on how to cultivate self-compassion through mindfulness practices, self-care, and affirmations.
Throughout the book, Seymour shares personal anecdotes and experiences to illustrate her points, making the concepts relatable and accessible. She offers practical advice and exercises that readers can incorporate into their daily lives to gradually transform their inner monologue.
Befriending Your Inner Monologue is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their mental well-being and cultivate a more positive relationship with themselves. Seymour's compassionate and insightful approach makes the book both informative and inspiring. By following her guidance, readers can learn to silence their inner critic and replace it with a voice of self-compassion and understanding.
The book begins by exploring the concept of the inner monologue, the constant stream of thoughts that runs through our minds. Seymour emphasizes that this voice is often shaped by negative core beliefs formed during childhood, which can lead to feelings of anxiety, hopelessness, and self-doubt. She introduces the idea of tuning into our inner monologue, becoming aware of its content and the emotions it evokes.
Seymour then delves into the process of understanding the origins of our core beliefs. She provides practical exercises and techniques to help readers identify the underlying beliefs that fuel their self-critical thoughts. By understanding these beliefs, readers can begin to challenge their validity and replace them with more positive and empowering ones.
The heart of the book lies in the exploration of self-compassion. Seymour emphasizes the importance of treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and acceptance, even when facing challenges or setbacks. She provides guidance on how to cultivate self-compassion through mindfulness practices, self-care, and affirmations.
Throughout the book, Seymour shares personal anecdotes and experiences to illustrate her points, making the concepts relatable and accessible. She offers practical advice and exercises that readers can incorporate into their daily lives to gradually transform their inner monologue.
Befriending Your Inner Monologue is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their mental well-being and cultivate a more positive relationship with themselves. Seymour's compassionate and insightful approach makes the book both informative and inspiring. By following her guidance, readers can learn to silence their inner critic and replace it with a voice of self-compassion and understanding.
July 14, 2024
Fabulous read! Didn’t know my inner monologue controlled so much of my life choices. Author lists great strategies and techniques to control “that voice” that creates so much anxiety.
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