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🧑‍💼Coach Self-Talk Reset

The Now HabitLow Exec Function · Focus Recovery · Single SessionEasy

for the one whose inner voice sounds like a disappointed parent

Goal

Replace harsh self-criticism after a slip with the voice of a supportive coach.

Source principle

Talk to yourself like a supportive coach: name the slip, name the next move, and move on without punishment. : from The Now Habit by Neil Fiore.

The plan

  1. 👁️
    0:00-0:02
    Notice the harsh inner line. 'You're so lazy.' Catch it in the act.
  2. ✍️
    0:02-0:04
    Write it down verbatim. Seeing it on paper shows how cruel it is.
  3. 🤔
    0:04-0:06
    Name the tone: would you say this to a friend? No.
  4. 🔄
    0:06-0:08
    Rewrite it as a coach would say it. 'You slipped. We move. Next play.'
  5. 🗣️
    0:08-0:09
    Say the coach version out loud. Loud enough to hear.
  6. 🎯
    0:09-0:10
    Add one next move: 'The next play is ___.' Just one.
  7. 🤸
    0:10-0:11
    Stand up. Shake it off. Body reset.
  8. ☕
    0:11-0:12
    Hot drink of your choice. Pour it now.
  9. ▶️
    0:12-0:17
    Take one 5-min start on the task. Just start.

Reward

A kind word to yourself and a hot drink of your choice.

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