​Ways You Can Help Your Child Quiet Their Negative Self-Talk

We all have an inner critic who feeds on negative self-talk, unkind unsupportive words from others and criticism. While most of us have developed ways to cope with this harsh inner voice, kids and teens often lack the tools to effectively deal with it. As a result, they are often too hard on themselves, highlighting their (real or perceived) faults and flaws and spending lots of time dwelling on the negatives. They take criticism to heart, compare themselves with others and keep thinking they just can’t do anything well. Teenagers are especially vulnerable to the unrealistic images on social media, so it’s no surprise that a good number of them develop low self-esteem, anxiety and depression. Left unchecked, the inner critic’s voice can become so loud it drowns out everything else. Laden with crippling self-doubt, low confidence, poor self-esteem and lack of trust in their abilities, your child might opt to quit trying in order to avoid the sting of failure or rejection. They might procrastinate or give up whenever challenges crop up. As they keep up the negative self-talk, they continue ignoring or discouraging their dreams or aspirations which, in turn, sabotages their happiness and success in life. It’s a vicious cycle that’s guaranteed to make your child sad and miserable. The good news is we can help our children break out of this nasty habit. Here are some practical tips to help them silence their inner critic and banish it from their world: Help Them Identi...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Children and Teens Parenting Perfectionism Self-Help Confidence Negativity Optimism Pessimism Self-Esteem Self-Talk Source Type: blogs