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Drowning Out Your Inner Critic: Harnessing the Power of Personal Compassion Statements - pt 3 of 4 - 177

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English - March 19, 2024 01:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MB
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Have you ever caught yourself in the throes of self-criticism after a long day at work?
I've been there more times than I can count, wrestling with the inner critic that seems to thrive on stress and exhaustion.  But what if there were a way to flip the script?

In this latest episode of the Vet Staff podcast, we dive into the power of personal compassion statements. Host Julie South shares practical tips to drown out our inner critics and kick-start self-compassion.

Key Takeaways:

🔍 Notice your inner critic:   Keep an ear out for self-critical thoughts and interrupt them with kindness and understanding - Julie shows you how.


🔄 Pattern interrupt: Use circuit breakers to shift from negative self-talk to positive affirmations, creating a pivot in your mindset - Julie shows you how.


💬 Repeat and vary: Develop a library of self-compassion affirmations that resonate with you and use them consistently to bolster your self-esteem - Julie shows you how.


Let's spread the word and empower more veterinary professionals to build resilience and positivity.  

About DISC-Flow®
DISC is a research-backed and science-based personality profiling tool used to understand our behaviours, communication styles, and work preferences. It’s about understanding what makes you – and the people you work with – tick.

Julie South is a DISC Flow® Certified Trainer, who describes DISC-Flow® profiling as being like having a cheat sheet to better understand yourself and other people. When you know this, it helps you play to your personality strengths, work better in teams, and communicate better.

If you’re keen to find out what your personal DISC type is, what type of leader you are, or what your clinic’s team composition looks like, then get in touch with Julie to find out what's involved.

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