The ACA Method: Conquering Self-Criticism with A. Garcia

In this episode, I speak with A. Garcia, who shares her powerful story of surviving domestic violence and her journey toward healing. Garcia discusses her nonprofit, "Confronting Domestic Violence," and highlights the vital role emotional intelligence plays in overcoming trauma. We dive into the concept of the inner critic, exploring strategies for challenging negative self-talk and encouraging personal growth. Garcia introduces the ACA method—Acknowledge, Make a Choice, and Take Action—as a practical tool for managing self-criticism. Throughout our conversation, we emphasize the importance of self-reflection, intuition, and resilience in finding empowerment and achieving personal success.

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I hope this talk has helped you understand how to deal with your inner critic and begin healing after difficult experiences. If A. Garcia's story inspired you or you know someone who might benefit from it, please like, share, and subscribe. Your support helps spread these important messages of strength and healing.

00:00 Introduction
01:00 A Garcia's Story
02:00 Post-Traumatic Growth
04:30 What Does the Inner Critic Sound Like?
05:00 Talking Back to the Inner Critic
11:00 The 4 S’s
13:29 Challenge Your Inner Critic
14:50 Being Authentic
16:07 Inner Critic vs. Intuition
18:28 Identify Options
20:27 Summary
21:09 The Challenges of Change
22:15 Intuition’s Gift of Fear
22:51 ACA Method
23:42 Different Ways of Challenging
24:54 Mood Affects Your Choices
24:53 Separate Feelings from Outcome
26:04 Don’t Argue With a Drunk
27:28 Conclusion

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[phyllisowen]

What an amazing story! I really liked her suggestion about defining the four S’s, and using that as a guide for moving forward.