From Inner Critic to Inner CEO: A 3-Minute Practice for Real Self-Improvement
Luxury Unplugged Podcast: Transcript
Host: Neeti Keswani
(Intro Music)
Neeti Keswani: If you are ready to stop the noise and instead get curious, if you want to work from a place of clarity, start from here. Because this is your starting point for real self-improvement. Because your inner critic is not your CEO. Because the voice in your head that keeps saying, “You are not good enough,” was never meant to lead your life.
Whether you are building a business, a brand, or just trying to go through the day with purpose, this podcast episode is for you. Welcome to the Luxury Unplugged Podcast, your space to step away from the noise and reconnect with the truth of who you really are. Whether you are a coach, a business owner, or a creative soul, you are not just building a business or a brand; you are here to grow as a person. Let’s begin your journey for self-improvement.
And the tool I am sharing today is based on spiritual and science-based technology. It is Ho’oponopono, which isn’t just a practice. It is a way to clear out emotional clutter and make space for clarity, confidence, and self-love.
Now, in our last episode, we talked about how Diljit Dosanjh told the show, “At the matcala, not by blending in, but by standing out.” He didn’t change his roots, his language, or his style to be accepted. He simply showed up as himself, but his best version self, and the world could not look away. That’s the power of owning who you really are.
Now, let’s be honest. Even when everything looks great from the outside, we all have moments of self-doubt. There is a boardroom in our minds. So, you see, sometimes the wrong voice is sitting at the head of the table. You hear things like, “You are not good enough. What do you think you are?” Sound familiar? That’s not your strategist. That’s your inner critic.
And if you feel stuck, if you feel burnt out, and you are unsure of yourself, it’s probably because your inner critic is calling the shots. Not because you are not capable, but because the wrong voice is in charge. This is where self-improvement really begins.
So, how do you reset that inner boardroom? How do you go from stress and self-doubt to peace and clarity?
Now, there is a simple Hawaiian practice called Ho’oponopono. And it is based on emotional clearing and healing through four short phrases, which are: “I am sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. And I love you.” You can use these words to clear out the pressure and emotional weight from your past, your mistakes, and even your day-to-day stress. It’s a beautiful part of emotional self-improvement.
So, how to use it? You can use this before a pitch, before a launch, before hiring someone, and when you are comparing yourself to others on social media. Take a moment. Close your eyes. Say it in your mind: “I am so sorry for being hard on myself. Please forgive me for trying to carry on everything alone. Thank you for showing up, even when it’s hard. I love you. I really do.”
You are saying all of this to your inner child. The child that is the tired version of you. The one that is telling you, “What is the point of all of this?” Now, you are also talking to him, telling them to be the creative part that wants to come out, to be free again. That’s not weakness. That’s powerful self-improvement. But it has to be tried. You cannot just believe me on my words, isn’t it? You have to try what I am talking about.
So, every time you pause like this, you are practicing self-improvement that actually lasts.
So, the Diljit story is powerful because it’s real, right? He is not pretending. He is just being himself. And that’s what connects him to people.
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