183. How do kids’ inner voices shape their confidence?

How often do you notice the voice in your head? That constant chatter guiding your choices, second-guessing decisions, or even holding you back?

On this episode of Overpowering Emotions, Dr. Caroline unpacks the power of our inner voice—how it helps us problem-solve, remember details, and coach ourselves through challenges, but also how it can turn against us with self-doubt and anxiety.

Learn practical ways to help yourself and your kids manage that inner dialogue, build confidence, and break free from rumination. It’s time to take control of the conversation happening inside your mind.

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📌 Homework Ideas

• Track Your Inner Voice: Spend a day paying attention to your thoughts. Take note of different voices and whether they are helpful or not.

• Name Your Inner Critic: Externalizing self-doubt makes it easier to manage. Give your critical voice a name (Self-Critical Sam, Doubtful Debbie, etc.). Get on offense and identify when you think this inner critic will show up next.

• Body Mapping Exercise: Notice where negative thoughts create tension in your body. Does self-doubt feel like a tight chest? Does worry sit in your stomach? Draw it out (with colours!).

• Shift to Action: When caught in rumination, ask, What’s next? Focus on the next small step instead of replaying worries.

Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/