While always an optimist, I realized that my inner dialogue seemed to be upbeat and positive when things were going well in life and work, but quite harsh when I wasn’t meeting my own personal demands and goals. I had the ability to equally be my best cheerleader and worst critic all in one. The reality was when things got tough, my inner words mattered more than ever--it could make the difference in making it through the challenge or giving up entirely. Originally Published in Mindful Leader July 2021.
