Self-criticism and negative self-talk can feel overwhelming, but clinical psychologist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, founder of Therapy for Black Girls, shares practical ways to quiet those voices. Her insights focus on using self-compassion and intentional strategies to reframe the inner dialogue and foster personal growth.

“We're talking about using the same kind and gentle language and approaches that we do with the other people we love in our lives with ourselves,” says Dr. Joy. “Because we're also people that we hopefully love, right?”


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Stop being so mean to yourself. Here are 5 tips to help you break the cycle