GYLTG 378: Your Inner Self Wants More From You with Sue Erhart
Tue May 20 2025
Unlock the power of your inner voice and transform self-criticism into self-compassion as we dive deep with transformational life coach and author Sue Earhart to tackle that relentless inner critic we all face. This critical voice can sabotage confidence, relationships, and personal growth—and learn practical tools to silence it. Our inner voice shapes identity and can sabotage confidence and growth which is why we must get it right.
Let’s break it down…
Key Points: Understanding the Inner Critic The inner critic is more than just occasional self-doubt; it's a habitual thought pattern that can significantly impact our self-perception and personal growth. According to Sue Earhart, this critic manifests in several ways:
Self-Criticism: Constant negative evaluation.
Playing Small: Setting limited goals due to doubt.
Settling: Accepting less than what you desire.
Conformity: Changing yourself to fit in at the expense of authenticity.
Self-Sacrifice: Putting others' needs before your own.
These patterns create barriers between who we are and our true potential.
Transforming Self-Criticism Into Empowerment Sue suggests practical strategies to overcome these limiting beliefs:
Recognize Habitual Patterns:
Understand that these thoughts are learned habits, not reflections of your true self.
Reframe Motivation Sources:
Shift from using criticism as motivation to encouraging yourself through compassion.
Create Positive Thought Habits:
Practice real-time interventions by addressing critical thoughts as they arise rather than relying solely on affirmations.
Practice Mindful Journaling (Logbook):
Replace traditional task lists with a logbook highlighting both actions taken and their emotional impacts, fostering mindfulness and positive reinforcement.
Value-Based Goal Setting & “I Want” Statements:
Align tasks with personal values instead of external expectations or pressures—focus on intrinsic motivations over extrinsic rewards like approval or accolades.
Question Negative Thoughts’ Validity & Usefulness
When faced with negativity ask if it's true or helpful which helps redirect focus towards productive thinking patterns instead!
Resources Mentioned: Book: Lose Your Critic For Good
Newsletter Subscription: Practical Spirituality Newsletter
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Love this episode and want to keep the inspiration and conversation going? Join the nearly 25K plus members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution. Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com and the Get Your Life Together, Girl blog, classes, and one-on-one sessions with Danielle. And don’t forget to sign up for the Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider Email here! You also don’t want to miss the NEW You Are Only as Strong as Your Weakest Emotion downloadable eBook and journal! Podcast listeners receive a 50% discount on their purchases. Click here to check it out! Finally, if you are interested in guided meditations, join Danielle on Insight Timer as she takes you through free guided meditations. New release each month
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Unlock the power of your inner voice and transform self-criticism into self-compassion as we dive deep with transformational life coach and author Sue Earhart to tackle that relentless inner critic we all face. This critical voice can sabotage confidence, relationships, and personal growth—and learn practical tools to silence it. Our inner voice shapes identity and can sabotage confidence and growth which is why we must get it right. Let’s break it down… Key Points: Understanding the Inner Critic The inner critic is more than just occasional self-doubt; it's a habitual thought pattern that can significantly impact our self-perception and personal growth. According to Sue Earhart, this critic manifests in several ways: Self-Criticism: Constant negative evaluation. Playing Small: Setting limited goals due to doubt. Settling: Accepting less than what you desire. Conformity: Changing yourself to fit in at the expense of authenticity. Self-Sacrifice: Putting others' needs before your own. These patterns create barriers between who we are and our true potential. Transforming Self-Criticism Into Empowerment Sue suggests practical strategies to overcome these limiting beliefs: Recognize Habitual Patterns: Understand that these thoughts are learned habits, not reflections of your true self. Reframe Motivation Sources: Shift from using criticism as motivation to encouraging yourself through compassion. Create Positive Thought Habits: Practice real-time interventions by addressing critical thoughts as they arise rather than relying solely on affirmations. Practice Mindful Journaling (Logbook): Replace traditional task lists with a logbook highlighting both actions taken and their emotional impacts, fostering mindfulness and positive reinforcement. Value-Based Goal Setting & “I Want” Statements: Align tasks with personal values instead of external expectations or pressures—focus on intrinsic motivations over extrinsic rewards like approval or accolades. Question Negative Thoughts’ Validity & Usefulness When faced with negativity ask if it's true or helpful which helps redirect focus towards productive thinking patterns instead! Resources Mentioned: Book: Lose Your Critic For Good Newsletter Subscription: Practical Spirituality Newsletter If you would like to learn more about Holly Copeland, follow her @rewilding.anearthlinglovestory on Instagram. You can also visit her website at: www.hollycopeland.co. You can also visit: https://linktr.ee/lifewaveheartmindalchemy for the Lifewave patch. Have you checked out the GYLTG Empowerment Hub on Apple? Join the Monthly Subscription to gain full access to content, meditaiton, live recorded events, and workshops that you can’t access anywhere else! It’s $6.99 a month or $79.99 for the year! Can’t wait to see you inside the hub. Love this episode and want to keep the inspiration and conversation going? Join the nearly 25K plus members on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok who are engaging in their own life revolution. Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com and the Get Your Life Together, Girl blog, classes, and one-on-one sessions with Danielle. And don’t forget to sign up for the Get Your Life Together, Girl Insider Email here! You also don’t want to miss the NEW You Are Only as Strong as Your Weakest Emotion downloadable eBook and journal! Podcast listeners receive a 50% discount on their purchases. Click here to check it out! Finally, if you are interested in guided meditations, join Danielle on Insight Timer as she takes you through free guided meditations. New release each month #GetYourLifeTogetherGirl #personalgrowth #empowerment #rewilding #inner wild #spiritualjourney #selfdiscovery #healing #mindfulness #natureconnection #holistichealth #meditation #selfcompassion #coherence #alternativehealing #breathwork #mindfulness #mentalhealth #personalgrowth #spirituality #wellness