05/27/2026
Being hard on yourself didnât come out of nowhere.
It was adaptive.
It helped you succeed, stay in control, and maybe even feel safe.
But now itâs turned into constant pressure you canât escape.
Thatâs why âjust be kinder to yourselfâ doesnât work.
Because this isnât a mindset issue.
Itâs a nervous system pattern.
And those can be changedâwith the right kind of support.