Do you ever get stuck in your thoughts?

What do you usually overthink about?

Today, Jay explores one of the most powerful, yet regularly overlooked, conversations we have every day: the one we have with ourselves. Too often, we become our own harshest critics, speaking to ourselves in ways we’d never speak to a friend. Jay reveals how self-criticism can disguise itself as control or accountability, when in truth, it’s a subtle form of self-sabotage that quietly erodes our confidence, creativity, and motivation.

Jay reminds us that rest and reflection aren’t signs of weakness, they’re essential parts of real growth. He explains that progress is never a straight line, and that falling back, slowing down, or taking a break doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it simply means you’re human. His message is a gentle yet powerful invitation to stop tearing yourself down and start lifting yourself up, to trade shame for accountability, criticism for compassion, and restlessness for stillness. Through his words, Jay offers more than advice, he shares a roadmap for healing your relationship with yourself, embracing imperfection with grace, and finding peace in the quiet strength of self-acceptance.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Silence Your Inner Critic

How to Talk to Yourself Like a Friend

How to Rewire Your Brain for Positivity

How to Rest Without Feeling Guilty

How to Stop Letting Negativity Control You

Healing begins the moment you choose kindness over criticism. Every mistake, setback, or pause is not the end of the journey, it’s part of becoming who you’re meant to be.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

01:02 Is Your inner Voice Blocking You?

02:16 #1: Self Criticism is Self Sabotage 

06:32 #2: Negative Self Talk is Counterproductive

10:08 #3: Shaming Yourself Doesn't Build Accountability

13:28 #4: Your Brain is Wired to Focus on Mistakes

17:24 #5: Progress Isn't Linear

20:01 #6: Rest is Essential for Progress

22:35 #7: Self Kindness Builds Resilience

Do you ever get stuck in your thoughts?
What do you usually overthink about?
Today, Jay explores one of the most powerful, yet regularly overlooked, conversations we have every day: the one we have with ourselves. Too often, we become our own harshest critics, speaking to ourselves in ways we&rsquo;d never speak to a friend. Jay reveals how self-criticism can disguise itself as control or accountability, when in truth, it&rsquo;s a subtle form of self-sabotage that quietly erodes our confidence, creativity, and motivation.
Jay reminds us that rest and reflection aren&rsquo;t signs of weakness, they&rsquo;re essential parts of real growth. He explains that progress is never a straight line, and that falling back, slowing down, or taking a break doesn&rsquo;t mean you&rsquo;ve failed, it simply means you&rsquo;re human. His message is a gentle yet powerful invitation to stop tearing yourself down and start lifting yourself up, to trade shame for accountability, criticism for compassion, and restlessness for stillness. Through his words, Jay offers more than advice, he shares a roadmap for healing your relationship with yourself, embracing imperfection with grace, and finding peace in the quiet strength of self-acceptance.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Silence Your Inner Critic
How to Talk to Yourself Like a Friend
How to Rewire Your Brain for Positivity
How to Rest Without Feeling Guilty
How to Stop Letting Negativity Control You
Healing begins the moment you choose kindness over criticism. Every mistake, setback, or pause is not the end of the journey, it&rsquo;s part of becoming who you&rsquo;re meant to be.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">here</a>.
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a> &nbsp;
What We Discuss:
01:02 Is Your inner Voice Blocking You?
02:16 #1: Self Criticism is Self Sabotage&nbsp;
06:32 #2: Negative Self Talk is Counterproductive
10:08 #3: Shaming Yourself Doesn't Build Accountability
13:28 #4: Your Brain is Wired to Focus on Mistakes
17:24 #5: Progress Isn't Linear
20:01 #6: Rest is Essential for Progress
22:35 #7: Self Kindness Builds Resilience

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

Constantly Overthinking or Doubting Yourself? (Do THIS 5-Minute Reset to Break Your Negative Spiral!)

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