Expert Advice from Aliaa Remtilla, PhD, Harvard-trained Anthropologist, Executive Coach and Startup Founder
Question
Dear Hope+Wellth, How do I quiet the negative self-talk that keeps telling me I’m too old, too late, too far behind?
Answer
Dear Quiet-Seeker,
That voice in your head? The one saying you’ve missed your chance? That’s a part of you – and it’s here for a reason.
This part believes it’s doing you a favor. It’s trying to keep you safe from disappointment, embarrassment, or wasting time. It probably learned this role years ago, when caution felt necessary to protect you. There’s a lot to love about this part of you!
The challenge is, while it’s trying to protect you, it’s also keeping you from things that might bring you alive.
Here’s a strategy to work with this part of you, and see if it’s ready to work with you instead of against.
