We all have an inner voice that often criticizes us and can be pretty hard on us. Believe it or not, originally that “Inner Critic” voice was there to protect you and keep you safe, and to keep you in line. But over time, that inner critical voice gets a little out of hand and becomes so loud and overbearing that it’s hurtful to us.

We all want to be happy. But how do we get there? Being grateful is one way. Check out this experiment which is not just about being grateful, but takes it one step further expressing your gratefulness!

David Stendl-Rast is a gratefulness expert. Here he takes a deeper dive into how to find gratefulness and how it works.

“Happiness does not make us grateful. Gratefulness makes us happy.” – David Steindl-Rast

We may not be able to stop negative thoughts from coming into our minds. But … we have the choice about how much we listen to them. Remember: THOUGHTS ARE NOT FACTS!

Seven simple ways you can use to be kinder to yourself – right here in this video! Check out #6 … the best!

“Kindness and acceptance isn’t something you have to earn for yourself. You are already completely deserving of love and acceptance because of your incalculable worth as a human being.”

In this video, Jared Warren explains what self-compassion is – it’s about being a friend to yourself, supporting yourself, and being kind to yourself, especially when you’re having a tough time.

Do you feel like you have an inner voice that’s super self-critical? Meet Alfred and Shadow, who can offer a few tips on how to deal with that harsh inner voice.

Lovingkindness practices have been around for several thousand years, and through research, have been shown to lessen difficult emotions – like sadness and anxiety – and promote positive emotions, like joy.