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Today\u2019s Work It DAILY challenge is simple, but powerful: Shut down negative self-talk.<\/strong><\/p>\n We all have that inner voice\u2014the one that whispers doubts, exaggerates mistakes, and chips away at our confidence. For many professionals, especially job seekers and those navigating career transitions, this voice can be relentless.<\/p>\n But here\u2019s the truth:<\/strong> If you let your inner critic call the shots, it will hold you back from the success you\u2019re working so hard to achieve.<\/p>\n When something goes wrong\u2014you bomb an interview, make a mistake on a project, or get passed over for a promotion\u2014it\u2019s easy to beat yourself up. You might find yourself thinking things like:<\/p>\n While it\u2019s important to be responsible for your actions and take accountability for what you can control, there\u2019s a big difference between \u201cI suck at interviews and will never get better!\u201d and \u201cI need to do more interview prep next time.”<\/p>\n It\u2019s easy to let that negative emotion consume you. You\u2019re frustrated. You\u2019re emotional. You wanted a different outcome. However, it\u2019s important for both your personal well-being and professional success to practice shutting down this overly critical voice in your head.<\/p>\n These kinds of thoughts might feel honest<\/em> in the moment, but they\u2019re not helpful. In fact, this kind of negative self-talk <\/strong>will bring down your mood, drain your motivation, and erode your confidence. <\/p>\n When you lack confidence, others can sense it. And if you<\/em> don\u2019t believe in your potential, why would a hiring manager?<\/p>\n
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