Week 4
Thinking Trap #3: “This won’t work - I’ve failed at every diet”
“There is no sense in punishing your future for the mistakes of your past. Forgive yourself, grow from it, and then let it go.”
Self-critical thoughts from your inner saboteur are the greatest obstacle to lasting change. Examples below:
This will never work for me.
I’m too lazy.
I’ve tried so hard, and nothing is changing.
I did this to myself.
This is hopeless.
How has listening to these thoughts in the past affected you?
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Do you see the setback as temporary or permanent? Example: Yikes, that meal could have been better – vs – I never get it right.
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