“Should” is one of the most problematic words when it comes to self-talk. I should go to the gym. I should accept this event invitation. I should call this friend and see how she's going, I should spend less time on social media.

Shoulds are very, very unhelpful. They have the double whammy of making us feel guilty AND they don’t actually help us change our behaviour.

So today I want to share with you two alternative words or phrases to replace the shoulds in your life.

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Host: Amantha Imber

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Sound Engineer: Martin Imber

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