Why do I and so many Catholic men struggle with an inner critic that says they are never "good enough" despite their business success? This can be from parental figures but also if we experience God as the judgemental force rather than The Good Shepherd. In this video, we explore how to overcome perfectionism and hustle culture by integrating Catholic spirituality with neuroscience to find true internal peace. WANT TO SPEAK WITH SCOTT?I work 1-on-1 with Catholic entrepreneurs and high-performers to quiet the inner critic and reclaim their peace through an 8-week program. Is success without presence really success? Combining Ignation Spirituality, Neuroscience and Mindfulness.

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When we overthink, first we need to get specific about what thoughts are bothering us. Thinking only positive, reassuring thoughts wouldn't be an issue, right? So what we're really dealing are negative thoughts and rumination over a specific area of our life. Try this exercise with me to settle the mind and become aware of the thought factory.

Guys who are really hard on themselves and have a strong inner critic can actually get really far in life, but it's exhausting. I was motivated by my inner critic my entire life. I asked this simple question though "Is it really success is there's no inner peace and joy?" When you change your inner dialogue, your entire life changes. I totally understand that the negative self talk can be motivating and push us to accomplish, succeed and change. That only lasts so long though. In this video I discuss another way to motivate yourself and change the relationship you have with you. 👉 Ready to stop being so hard on yourself? Brother, your entire life changes when you do. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/yckc42y5🎁 Free Guide "Men's 5 Minute Mental Reset to stop inner criticism and self sabotage: https://tinyurl.com/36xpaw9u