Negative Self-Talk and Inner Critic

I can’t do this. I am going to sound so stupid. I need to be honest with Johnny. I started this show to help people but I don’t think anyone is benefiting from this show. I was hoping to put out helpful information but I don’t think anybody is listening. Damn I’m dumb. I am going to screw everything up anyways.

We all have an inner critic.

Everybody is going to think I am so stupid.

No. We can do this. Breath, I am confident in my ability to do this. We are capable. Here we go. Lets rock this thing, This is Hot Topics and my name is Eric McCoy.

When I was young. I screwed everything up. I couldn’t do anything right. I was shy, very introverted, and scared of everything. Public speaking terrified me. I was a loner but I wanted friends. I wanted people I could talk to but even if I did, I wouldn’t have anything to say. I hated myself. I was an idiot, I was no good, I had no value, and I was stupid. Because I believed it. It was true. I started drinking alcphol at 16 and my life changed. I had courage. I was cool. My alcohol use led me to getting arrested twice at 16 and landing in juvenile hall. I didn’t care. I found meth and I was outgoing, had no fear, and had no care that I hated myself, was no good, and had no value.

Everyone holds some limiting beliefs that are hard to overcome. These beliefs are formed in your early childhood and are based on how you’ve interpreted prior positive and negative experiences. These foundational thoughts are ingrained in your brain and influence your behaviors as an adult. While these beliefs are different for everyone, they’re instinctual, which means you won’t challenge them unless you do so intentionally.