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Do you ever make a small mistake at work, fix it, and then spend the rest of the day—or even the night—replaying it and beating yourself up?

Negative self-talk can turn a minor mistake into hours of lost mental energy and productivity. Instead of simply fixing the problem and moving forward, your inner critic keeps the mistake alive with thoughts like “I’m so stupid” or “Why do I always mess things up?” In this episode, Michelle Gauthier breaks down the difference between having high standards and punishing yourself, and explains how learning to redirect your thoughts can help you get your time and focus back.

By listening you will:

• Learn how much time negative self-talk can quietly steal from your workday and personal life.
• Understand why noticing your inner critic isn't enough and what skill you need to actually change the thought.
• Discover how to move from self-criticism to productive problem-solving so you can fix mistakes and move on faster.

Play the episode to learn how to quiet your inner critic, stop wasting hours replaying mistakes, and get your productivity and peace of mind back.

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