I loved how she highlighted the importance of post-traumatic growth. It’s not just about surviving difficult times, but coming out of them even stronger.
It took me way too long to understand that how we speak to ourselves impacts our mental health! If only I'd find Theresa's talk when I was growing up 😤😤
Such a cute story about that little boy who transformed after finding his inner warrior!! We all have so much power on the inside and this is such great proof of that
It's pretty cool that she gave us permission to celebrate ourselves and our wins, no matter how small. We're so quick to brush off our accomplishments sometimes. Time to start hyping myself up more!
Theresa's talk reminded me that the way we treat ourselves matters just as much as how we treat others. It's time to stop being my own worst critic and start being my biggest supporter.
I never realized how much adrenaline plays a role in how we react to stress! The way she broke it down made it way easier to understand why we react the way we do.
I never liked bullies, I enjoyed just sitting back to watch them fail, and now I see my own inner bully... This woman's path has really taken her some places, her ability to see the big picture... I see how she is going to help...
The analogy she makes about our inner bully as a toxic relationship is so accurate. We wouldn't tolerate that from others, so why should we tolerate it from ourselves?
I watched this talk years ago and actually started doing some of the things she speaks about, it has genuinely helped me. My self-talk is so much more positive and I also feel completely comfortable telling people to not say negative things about themselves.
I have been having a lousy time during the lockdowns, then seeing this makes me realize your life is as good as you make it. I have such admiration for this woman ... watch this talk!
I related so much to what she said about her inner bully telling her she was worthless after her injury. I think we've all had moments where we've felt like failures and struggled to see our own value.
I've struggled with negative self-talk for a long time, and Theresa's mantra of "I got this" is a simple yet powerful reminder to combat those inner doubts. It might sound cheesy, but repeating it to myself really does make a difference.
Calling that negative self-dialogue our inner bully is pretty interesting... Many of us may not even realize we have an inner bully, or how damaging it can be to our self-esteem and well-being. Personally I try to be aware of the negative self talk but calling it that really puts it in perspective and might even make it easier to control. Thanks Theresa, great talk.
We never know what battles someone might be fighting, your story really touched me. Life can be so unpredictable but hearing of your strength in the face of it is truly inspiring!
The concept of post-traumatic growth resonates deeply. I've always felt that challenges can be stepping stones to a stronger self if we allow ourselves the right mindset to overcome them
Making an agreement to challenge and counteract the inner bully is a powerful commitment. It's important to be kind to ourselves and nurture self-belief.
how many of us pay 1000s a year to have a professional teach us this and this lady simplifies it and puts it into a 15 minute ted talk. amazing! i'll be sharing this. absolutely brilliant.
If self-awareness was gold, this woman would be swimming in it. What an incredible journey she has been on and to know and understand how her brain has coped and rewired is just incredible. This is such an important thing for us to understand
The self-awareness or even just being sick of a cycle and realising that inner voice has been sabotaging me for so long. That dialogue is so important to be aware of. Thank you Theresa for this brilliant talk!
While I appreciate Theresa's encouragement to stand up to our inner bullies, it's not always that simple. Some days, the weight of negative thoughts can feel overwhelming, and finding that inner warrior is easier said than done.
This is such an intense story!! Kind of makes me grateful for my own struggles in a weird way... like they sucked at the time but they were nothing compared to that
I love that perspective change, and I can definitely see how viewing that inner voice as a warrior instead of a bully would be so empowering and I would think a lot easier to manage the negative thoughts.
I appreciate the idea of living in a friendly universe versus a hostile one. It's empowering to think that we have the ability to create a positive and supportive environment for ourselves.
Wow, Theresa's story of facing adversity head-on is truly inspiring. Her message about turning inner struggles into strength resonates deeply with me. I've often found that our biggest challenges can become our greatest sources of power.
I think our inner bully is so harsh because we know ourselves the most. We know all our terrible thoughts and actions, all the ways we've let ourselves and other people down...
I love how she talked about the inner warrior being something we can rely on. It’s comforting to think we have that strength inside us, ready to help us through tough times.
Being left alone for a long period of time with only your thoughts. "The moment you start beating yourself up, your brain stops healing" so worth the listen.
We're also sort of brainwashed into being hard on ourselves all the time. Like experiencing something traumatic isn't enough but we often then go through all these mental gymnastics around feeling guilt or shame for feeling hurt and being sad... all of it is so exhausting
“You can’t hate yourself into success.” That line was everything. We’re always so hard on ourselves, but this talk made me realize how toxic that can be.
Her honesty about how even she struggles with self-doubt was refreshing. We often look up to people like her and forget that they have their own battles, too.
The whole idea of having an inner bully and an inner warrior inside us is so eye-opening. It's like, we've got this constant battle going on in our heads, and we get to choose which voice we listen to.
The way she talks about transforming fear into ferocity is so motivating. It's a reminder that we have the power to turn fear into something useful rather than let it paralyze us.
That whole "fight, flight, freeze" concept is something I hadn’t thought of in terms of mental battles before but the way she explained it made so much sense
This will be my 3rd time watching your talk Theresa and I really do love your way of explaining mindfulness, self-awareness and kindness to self. I feel like every time I watch your talk I'm getting a better understanding of my Inner Warrior. Thank you !
The recount of the car accident and the subsequent journey through a brain injury is both harrowing and inspiring. It's a stark reminder of life's unpredictability and the strength it takes to face such challenges head-on.
"I got this" is such a simple phrase but it's so powerful. I'm gonna start saying it to myself in the mirror every morning as a reminder that I can handle whatever comes my way
I loved her point about how we'd never yell at a cut to make it heal faster, but we do that to ourselves all the time. It's so true - we're way harsher on ourselves than we'd ever be to anyone else.
Holy heck Theresa has blown my mind. I know that the ability to rewire a brain is something we have been looking at for a while but to have to go through all that she did and come out the other end such a pure soul?! Brilliant
“The inner bully gets triggered by doing something outside your comfort zone.” YES! I feel this every time I try something new. It’s like my mind freaks out even when there’s no real danger.
Obviously she already had some serious strength of mind before her accident, but truly a bit of a miracle the way she made it out of that all, especially the traumatic brain injury... Wow.
The part about the 11 year old boy who was bullying himself broke my heart. Kids are so impressionable at that age. I'm glad she was able to help him start to see his own strength.
Her story about the car accident and brain injury was intense. I can't even imagine going through something like that and having to relearn so much. Talk about tapping into your inner warrior 💪🏼💪🏼
What a brilliant speaker! Her energy is so welcoming. And what a story! Everything she's been through and to have this spark and SO MANY VALID POINTS about our inner bully. I really really enjoyed this!
Ngl I got a little emotional when everyone stood up at the end. Felt like they were all taking a stand against their inner bullies together. There's something really powerful about that kind of collective energy.
I totally relate to that part where she talks about freezing in stressful situations. Sometimes I just get stuck and can’t move forward, even when I know what I need to do.
Thanks Theresa for reminding me about that quote [8:45]. Do we live in a friendly or hostile universe? I think the answer is both depending where we are on our journey through life.
10:05- posttraumatic growth is something I haven’t really heard of before. Acknowledging that there is growth after trauma is a quite empowering thing to hear, like rather than learning how to live with trauma, it is a focus on how to grow from trauma.
It's actually somewhat of a relief to know that everyone has a harsh inner voice. I've been making myself feel bad for making myself feel bad...
I loved how she highlighted the importance of post-traumatic growth. It’s not just about surviving difficult times, but coming out of them even stronger.
It took me way too long to understand that how we speak to ourselves impacts our mental health! If only I'd find Theresa's talk when I was growing up 😤😤
"You can not hate yourself thin, you can not hate yourself better." I don't have the words to explain how much that sentence has gotten to me.
I'm grateful for the reminder to be gentle with ourselves. We all have an inner warrior; sometimes, we just need to give it a little encouragement.
Such a cute story about that little boy who transformed after finding his inner warrior!! We all have so much power on the inside and this is such great proof of that
It's pretty cool that she gave us permission to celebrate ourselves and our wins, no matter how small. We're so quick to brush off our accomplishments sometimes. Time to start hyping myself up more!
Theresa's talk reminded me that the way we treat ourselves matters just as much as how we treat others. It's time to stop being my own worst critic and start being my biggest supporter.
Taking a stand against the inner bully is easier said than done. It's a daily struggle for many.
I never realized how much adrenaline plays a role in how we react to stress! The way she broke it down made it way easier to understand why we react the way we do.
I never liked bullies, I enjoyed just sitting back to watch them fail, and now I see my own inner bully... This woman's path has really taken her some places, her ability to see the big picture... I see how she is going to help...
Challenges are inevitable, but so is our ability to overcome them.
Your call to stand up to our inner bullies hit home. It's time we take charge of our narratives, declare 'I got this,' and move forward with purpose.
The analogy she makes about our inner bully as a toxic relationship is so accurate. We wouldn't tolerate that from others, so why should we tolerate it from ourselves?
Loving the concept of our inner warriors. We all have the power to overcome challenges, it's just activating that mindset.
I love the mantra "I got this." It's a simple yet powerful affirmation that can boost confidence and remind us of our capabilities.
I watched this talk years ago and actually started doing some of the things she speaks about, it has genuinely helped me. My self-talk is so much more positive and I also feel completely comfortable telling people to not say negative things about themselves.
I have been having a lousy time during the lockdowns, then seeing this makes me realize your life is as good as you make it. I have such admiration for this woman ... watch this talk!
the importance of self talk! what a fabulous talk, with so many awesome pointers and tools. love this lady's energy!
It's really important I am realizing!
What an amazing person. The matter of fact way she tells her "accident" story won me instantly.
I related so much to what she said about her inner bully telling her she was worthless after her injury. I think we've all had moments where we've felt like failures and struggled to see our own value.
Something I'm taking away from this is that I need to get better at offering myself the same levels of kindness I'd offer a literal stranger
I've struggled with negative self-talk for a long time, and Theresa's mantra of "I got this" is a simple yet powerful reminder to combat those inner doubts. It might sound cheesy, but repeating it to myself really does make a difference.
The inner warrior is a powerful concept. We all have the strength within us to overcome obstacles and tap into our inner power.
Calling that negative self-dialogue our inner bully is pretty interesting... Many of us may not even realize we have an inner bully, or how damaging it can be to our self-esteem and well-being. Personally I try to be aware of the negative self talk but calling it that really puts it in perspective and might even make it easier to control. Thanks Theresa, great talk.
We never know what battles someone might be fighting, your story really touched me. Life can be so unpredictable but hearing of your strength in the face of it is truly inspiring!
The concept of post-traumatic growth resonates deeply. I've always felt that challenges can be stepping stones to a stronger self if we allow ourselves the right mindset to overcome them
Such a powerful and important message: How to overcome our inner bully to harness our inner super hero! This is a must watch!
@elainestarling THANK YOU!
I am in awe of this woman, I can't imagine how difficult her recovery must have been.
Making an agreement to challenge and counteract the inner bully is a powerful commitment. It's important to be kind to ourselves and nurture self-belief.
My favorite TED, she is amazing and strong!
Incredibly powerful and inspiring, and so well delivered! Theresa fully embodies the spirit of "I've got this!"
You do @coach Lisha “you got this” Thank you for the kind words!
Love this talk so much. Very easy to dispel the negative self-talk once you see it for the bully it is!
how many of us pay 1000s a year to have a professional teach us this and this lady simplifies it and puts it into a 15 minute ted talk. amazing! i'll be sharing this. absolutely brilliant.
It is a great talk but I don't know that it could/should replace the work a professional therapist does.
@@jonathanvallers I think that depends on how harsh our inner bully actually is 😅😅
Thank you! I don’t disagree.
Therapists are amazing at diagnosing and treating mental illnesses that go beyond just self-defeating patterns.
And you can hire her for a fraction of that cost to coach you on a regular basis. She's an awesome coach!
@@RickReynoldsCCHTthank you for saying so! I love helping others through their own challenges - brain related or not. It’s all mindset!
Floored by her journey, her recovery and being as noble as to share her experience. This will help me a bunch.
If self-awareness was gold, this woman would be swimming in it. What an incredible journey she has been on and to know and understand how her brain has coped and rewired is just incredible. This is such an important thing for us to understand
Seriously though, she's so switched on, she gets it!
Wow thank you for your kind words - I’m still on the journey and your words remind me how far I’ve come!
This woman is FABULOUS, she is my new hero!
Mine too, thanks for sharing it!
I saw this talk years ago and it really helped shift my mindset. Very nice to see it pop up again and reinforce just how far I've come mentally!
The self-awareness or even just being sick of a cycle and realising that inner voice has been sabotaging me for so long. That dialogue is so important to be aware of. Thank you Theresa for this brilliant talk!
I want to quote everything she says. Just watch the talk, this is just packed with great stuff from start to finish.
Wow, thank you @LoveChannel, you made my day!
JAM packed. Everything she is said is so insightful and spot on!
Men say women are emotional and weak, no man would get up off the mat like she did. And still be kind - this is strength.
It's a thing that more people should be taught to be aware of from a young age. Thankful to Ms. Byrne for sharing her story, it's really encouraging.
While I appreciate Theresa's encouragement to stand up to our inner bullies, it's not always that simple. Some days, the weight of negative thoughts can feel overwhelming, and finding that inner warrior is easier said than done.
Taking breaks and practicing self-care is essential. Even a few seconds of intentional breathing can make a significant difference in our well-being.
This is such an intense story!! Kind of makes me grateful for my own struggles in a weird way... like they sucked at the time but they were nothing compared to that
You are such a light Theresa. Thank you so much for being vulnerable and open like this. There are many of us who need this message and your wisdom
I love that perspective change, and I can definitely see how viewing that inner voice as a warrior instead of a bully would be so empowering and I would think a lot easier to manage the negative thoughts.
Learning more about my inner bully has been so enlightening.. Had no idea it was such a tyrant.
Once you see it, you can't unsee it. But then we can do something about it! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
You so not damaged, you are so powerful and smart!!!!!!!!
Wow! Thank you. I mean really thank you!
I appreciate the idea of living in a friendly universe versus a hostile one. It's empowering to think that we have the ability to create a positive and supportive environment for ourselves.
never have i ever fully understood what was going on in my head until watching this. wow
Wow, Theresa's story of facing adversity head-on is truly inspiring. Her message about turning inner struggles into strength resonates deeply with me. I've often found that our biggest challenges can become our greatest sources of power.
I think our inner bully is so harsh because we know ourselves the most. We know all our terrible thoughts and actions, all the ways we've let ourselves and other people down...
Love the emphasis on self-compassions! Why is it the default to be so hard on ourselves?
I love how she talked about the inner warrior being something we can rely on. It’s comforting to think we have that strength inside us, ready to help us through tough times.
Being left alone for a long period of time with only your thoughts. "The moment you start beating yourself up, your brain stops healing" so worth the listen.
It's so very true!!
that made me think a lot
We're also sort of brainwashed into being hard on ourselves all the time. Like experiencing something traumatic isn't enough but we often then go through all these mental gymnastics around feeling guilt or shame for feeling hurt and being sad... all of it is so exhausting
@sandra so so true! Well said!
“You can’t hate yourself into success.” That line was everything. We’re always so hard on ourselves, but this talk made me realize how toxic that can be.
Her honesty about how even she struggles with self-doubt was refreshing. We often look up to people like her and forget that they have their own battles, too.
"Our bodies are created not just for survival but for thriving" - love this positive outlook!
This is a great talk, it's really important to be aware of our self-talk.
Your journey resonates with me deeply. Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons we never signed up for.
We all think we have issues to get over, then, we see a talk like this. This is perspective.
just what I was thinking.
Woke me up to my whining.
wow
It really is!
She is amazing, and really good looking too!
The whole idea of having an inner bully and an inner warrior inside us is so eye-opening. It's like, we've got this constant battle going on in our heads, and we get to choose which voice we listen to.
The way she talks about transforming fear into ferocity is so motivating. It's a reminder that we have the power to turn fear into something useful rather than let it paralyze us.
I loved Theresa's call to action to stand up against our inner bullies. The power of positive self-talk is so under-rated.
Her examples really made me reflect on how I talk to myself daily and wow. I can really do better.
That whole "fight, flight, freeze" concept is something I hadn’t thought of in terms of mental battles before but the way she explained it made so much sense
Such danger! I love Theresa's talk here. So much info and a reminder that we can always change and do better!
Timely reminder for me
This will be my 3rd time watching your talk Theresa and I really do love your way of explaining mindfulness, self-awareness and kindness to self. I feel like every time I watch your talk I'm getting a better understanding of my Inner Warrior. Thank you !
The collective "I got this" declaration at the end felt like such a powerful moment! Bet it felt great to be in that room at that point
Love the parallels between self-defense and defending yourself from your inner critic... mental resilience really is as important as physical strength
Thank you for sharing your powerful story. It's inspiring to see how you continue to thrive after overcoming such a devastating experience
The description of her accident was vivid and real for me as I recently went through a similar experience. Wow, brought it all back in slow motion.
it is so crucial to have a toolkit for those critical moments when self-doubt or negativity creeps in
The recount of the car accident and the subsequent journey through a brain injury is both harrowing and inspiring. It's a stark reminder of life's unpredictability and the strength it takes to face such challenges head-on.
"I got this" is such a simple phrase but it's so powerful. I'm gonna start saying it to myself in the mirror every morning as a reminder that I can handle whatever comes my way
You aren't damaged Theresa, you are different, and it seems to me better much better.
I loved her point about how we'd never yell at a cut to make it heal faster, but we do that to ourselves all the time. It's so true - we're way harsher on ourselves than we'd ever be to anyone else.
This woman is a warrior, powerful and smart, no brain injury can stop her...
Holy heck Theresa has blown my mind. I know that the ability to rewire a brain is something we have been looking at for a while but to have to go through all that she did and come out the other end such a pure soul?! Brilliant
I am so inspired right now too!
“The inner bully gets triggered by doing something outside your comfort zone.” YES! I feel this every time I try something new. It’s like my mind freaks out even when there’s no real danger.
Obviously she already had some serious strength of mind before her accident, but truly a bit of a miracle the way she made it out of that all, especially the traumatic brain injury... Wow.
The part about the 11 year old boy who was bullying himself broke my heart. Kids are so impressionable at that age. I'm glad she was able to help him start to see his own strength.
I think I've been neglecting my inner warrior for a while.... thank you for the advice on how to reconnect ❤
Her story about the car accident and brain injury was intense. I can't even imagine going through something like that and having to relearn so much. Talk about tapping into your inner warrior 💪🏼💪🏼
This wasnt brain damage, this was awakening, seeing and smelling life the way she does, wow.
100% not, she's freekin amazing..
Thank you! What a great way to say it - it feels like a second chance from the awakening of my brain!
@@taniagill4673 Bless YOU!
agreed
@@theresabyrne wow great talk TB
What a brilliant speaker! Her energy is so welcoming. And what a story! Everything she's been through and to have this spark and SO MANY VALID POINTS about our inner bully. I really really enjoyed this!
Thank you so much! And so glad it spoke to you.
@@theresabyrne thanks to you Theresa, you are wonderful!
It's so cool to think about how much impact our self-talk has on our physical well-being. The mind-body connection is no joke!
She really speaks so much truth, reminds me of all the times I told myself I couldnt.
yes me too
Thank you so much Sharon, I think it’s such a human experience. Sometimes we rock, sometimes we get stopped.
@@theresabyrne I love that quote.
@@nadiaferchichi Aw thanks! Just made it up when replying to Sharon. It fits, right? And I know I go through it too.
Oh you got that right.
Ngl I got a little emotional when everyone stood up at the end. Felt like they were all taking a stand against their inner bullies together. There's something really powerful about that kind of collective energy.
I appreciate how Theresa talks about the inner warrior within us.
You are woman you are strong, you are not damaged, I see you as powerful and smart and in touch!
I think we all see ourselves damaged at some point. But what Theresea is doing is really amazing
I totally relate to that part where she talks about freezing in stressful situations. Sometimes I just get stuck and can’t move forward, even when I know what I need to do.
She is a real force of nature... and very beautiful too...
I really love her message and you can tell how dedicated she is to this mindset, and how it's helped her.
Definitely agree that it can be the loudest and most persistent voice...
Thanks Theresa for reminding me about that quote [8:45]. Do we live in a friendly or hostile universe? I think the answer is both depending where we are on our journey through life.
She might not of had the know-how before she hit that wall but she definitely did after. This is a really brilliant talk.
10:05- posttraumatic growth is something I haven’t really heard of before. Acknowledging that there is growth after trauma is a quite empowering thing to hear, like rather than learning how to live with trauma, it is a focus on how to grow from trauma.
Something I'll be looking into