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The ‘You’ Voice

November 3, 2025 by Craig Dial
Close up of a human ear, with a small mouth near it, as if whispering directly into the ear.

The voice you hear in your head saying “You should” isn’t yours.

It doesn’t come from you, it’s a replay of someone else’s message.

Which is why you’re such a jerk to yourself sometimes. Because that replay doesn’t care about you.

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How to Stop Hijacking Yourself

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 by Craig Dial
The ocean flowing over rocks at the shore.

“I’m feeling that feeling in my shoulders, like I’m hunching inwards. That means part of me is worried about being shamed. Do I think that being shamed is really likely, or is that letting history take over? Do I want to speak up more than I want to protect from the possibility of shame?”

Categories Awareness, Upsets Tags hijacking, how, shame, subconscious, wants, why Leave a comment

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