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☕ Today’s Affirmation:

“I am letting go of negative self-talk.”

☕ Tea Pairing:

For today’s tea, I recommend a calming chamomile or rose tea. These are gentle and soothing, helping to create a space where we can nurture positive thoughts and quiet the mind. Chamomile tea offers a gentle path to peace and well-being, encouraging us to slow down, breathe, and savor life’s simple pleasures. Rose tea, with its delicate floral aroma, offers a serene escape, gently uplifting your spirits and inviting a moment of elegant tranquility.

💬 A Little Thought from Me:

Negative self-talk, that nagging voice, can really hold you back. It often sneaks in when you’re feeling a bit unsure or facing a tough situation. But imagine if you could just decide to quiet those thoughts. What if, instead, you chose to speak to yourself with the same kindness and encouragement you’d offer a dear friend?

Letting go of that inner critic isn’t about pretending everything’s perfect or ignoring your struggles. It’s about choosing a mindset that actually helps you move forward, even when things are hard. You can absolutely acknowledge your difficulties without tearing yourself down in the process. It’s about giving yourself the same support and understanding you’d readily offer to someone you care about, because you deserve it too.

🖋️Journal Prompt:

Reflect on a recent moment when you were hard on yourself. How could you reframe that situation with a kinder, more supportive inner dialogue? Write about it and practice speaking to yourself with compassion.

This prompt is an invitation, a gentle nudge to turn inward and offer yourself the same kindness you’d readily extend to a friend.

It’s so easy to fall into the habit of being our own harshest critic. That inner voice can be relentless, especially when we feel we’ve made a mistake or fallen short. But what if, in those very moments, we chose a different path? This journal exercise isn’t about ignoring your feelings or pretending everything is perfect. Instead, it’s about acknowledging those difficult moments and then consciously choosing to reframe them.

By writing about a specific instance where you were hard on yourself, and then actively practicing a more supportive inner dialogue, you’re doing powerful work. You’re retraining that inner critic, gently guiding it towards compassion. Think about what a trusted friend would say to you in that situation. How would they offer understanding, encouragement, or perspective? Giving yourself that same grace is a profound act of self-compassion, a skill that deepens with practice and offers immense comfort.

So, as you reflect on this, be patient and kind with yourself. What moment comes to mind where you could offer a softer, more understanding voice?


Try this today:
Say the affirmation while sipping your morning tea or coffee
Set a timer for 5-10 minutes and write your response to the journal prompt
If you’re feeling brave, share your response in the comments or DM me – I’d love to hear what came up for you.

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See you tomorrow for another thought to sip on.

With love,
Ashley @ Tea with a Taurus