Self-Talk When You’re by Yourself

Would you really yell at an employee for missing a deadline? Do you swear at people who blow off meetings or forget about appointments? Hopefully, the answer is no. Now, let’s ask another question. Would you talk to or treat an employee the way you speak to yourself?
That’s always a good question to ask yourself, but it becomes especially important when you work remotely. Why? Because somedays the voice in your head is the only one you hear for hours at a time. What kind of self-talk do you offer yourself? Are you supportive and kind, or are you a bully and borderline abusive?
Maddy Malhotra, author of How to Build Self-Esteem and be Confident: Overcome Fears, Break Habits, Be Successful and Happy, says :
“Our best friend and our worst enemy reside within us. Unfortunately, most of us access the latter far more often than the former.”
Whether it’s a child, a