Week One Inner Mean Girl Cleanse – Gossip

I’m on the road to reinventing myself through the Inner Mean Girl Cleanse. My Inner Mean Girl (IMG) has been around way too long and has prevented me from being as happy as I want to be. Behind the smiles and laughs, there’s a lot of sadness because I judge myself all the time. My Inner Mean Girl speaks up even at the best times in my life, the times when I feel powerful, joyful, nurturing, connected to others, etc.

I’ve made the decision to cleanse myself of my Inner Mean Girl with the 40 Day Cleanse. My first week’s assignment was to give up gossip. When I thought about this, I figured it would be so easy. I don’t gossip! I like people. But, was I wrong.

My Gossip Habit:

• I start out saying, “I don’t mean this as gossip, but…”
• I talk about people under the guise of being concerned about them
• I watch and read about celebrity gossip a lot
• I stand by while others gossip and listen and then chime in

What I’ve Done About My Gossip Habit:

• I’ve said this affirmation at the beginning of each day, “Today I speak only from my heart. I leave gossip and toxic words behind. I speak only from my heart.”
• I’ve been thinking about my words before I speak them or write them
• I’m finding something positive to say to others and say it or write it
• I’m not expecting perfection because this is a habit that has been with me for a long time

How I Feel Now:

• I haven’t completely given up gossip completely. This is a learning process. I accept that and embrace that I am not perfect. I am proud of myself for what I have accomplished.
• The less gossiping I’ve done, the more love I feel.
• The less gossiping I’ve done, the less toxic I feel.
• The less gossiping I’ve done, the better I feel about myself.
• When I gossip it feels like fun, but later my IMG speaks up louder and with more strength.

Want to join me on the journey of releasing your IMG and take the Inner Mean Girl Cleanse? It is a journey. You’ll learn and be supported by amazing women and open your mind to love talk.